Text Page Collection

Text Page Lorsch Germany 826 838 Tempera colors
Text Page; Lorsch, Germany; about 826 - 838; Tempera colors on parchment; Leaf: Leaf: 31.6 x 24 cm (12 7, 16 x 9 7, 16 in.)

Text Page Sicily Italy late 12th century Ink
Text Page; Sicily (probably), Italy; late 12th century; Ink on parchment; Leaf: 24.6 x 16.2 cm (9 11, 16 x 6 3, 8 in.)

Text Page Monogram Lorsch Germany 826 838 Tempera colors
Text Page with Monogram; Lorsch, Germany; about 826 - 838; Tempera colors on parchment; Leaf: 31.6 x 24 cm (12 7, 16 x 9 7, 16 in.)

Text Page Valenciennes France 1475 Tempera colors
Text Page; Valenciennes, France; 1475; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 36.3 x 26.2 cm (14 5, 16 x 10 5, 16 in.)

Text Page Persian Prose recto Nuzhat Nama-yi Ala
Text Page, Persian Prose (recto) from Nuzhat Nama-yi Ala i (Excellent Book of Counsel) of Shah Mardan Ibn Abi al-Khayr, 1400s. Iran, Timurid Period, 15th century

Yusuf Zulaykha Recto Text Page Persian Verses
Yusuf and Zulaykha (Recto); Text Page, Persian Verses (Verso), c. 1556-65. Iran, Shiraz or Mashhad, Safavid Period, 16th Century

Text Page Persian Prose Recto Khar Ass Verso
Text Page, Persian Prose (Recto); Khar (Ass) (Verso), 1400s. Iran, Timurid Period, 15th century. Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; overall: 24.8 x 15.8 cm (9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.); text area

Text Page Persian Verses Verso Anthology verses
Text Page, Persian Verses (Verso) in an Anthology with some verses from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) of Jami; The Fifth Throne Yusuf and Zulaykha, mid-1500s

Text Page Persian Verses verso Bahram Gur Visits
Text Page, Persian Verses (verso) Bahram Gur Visits the Princess of India: from a manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami, Haft Paykar [Seven Portraits], c. 1400-1410

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"Exploring the Richness of Text Pages: A Journey through Time and Culture" Discovering a world of artistic expression, these text pages from various regions and eras offer glimpses into the past. From Lorsch, Germany in 826-838, vibrant tempera colors bring life to intricate designs. Sicily, Italy presents an inked page from the late 12th century, showcasing delicate calligraphy. Monogrammed with elegance, another Lorsch text page captivates with its refined use of tempera colors. Traveling forward to Valenciennes, France in 1475, we encounter a mesmerizing display of tempera colors on yet another captivating text page. Persian prose takes center stage on one recto side while Yusuf Zulaykha's verses grace another recto page. Delving deeper into Persian literature reveals more treasures - Khar Ass Verso enthralls with its prose while anthology verses adorn the verso side. Bahram Gur Visits enchants us as Persian verses unfold on its verso surface. Even religious texts hold their own allure - a Qur'an manuscript folio showcases divine beauty alongside a fascinating text page from Lorsch once again. These remarkable text pages serve as windows to history and culture; they remind us of the power that words and art possess in shaping our understanding of the world around us. Let them transport you back in time as you appreciate their intricacy and significance.