Qurʼanic leaf from the Read Persian album Probably from the Deccan region (Golconda), India, late 16th cent. Description: 1 single leaf : paper on card, ill. ; 379 x 240 mm Credit: Purchased by Pierpont Morgan in 1911. Genres: Manuscripts--India--Golconda--16th century. Marbled papers (Binding)--India--Golconda--16th century. Calligraphy--India--Golconda--16th century. Paper (fiber product) Cardboard. Single leaves. Language: Arabic Script: muḥaqqaq Notes: Ms. calligraphy; written and illuminated in Golconda, the Deccan, late sixteenth century. From the Read Persian album. Text: the Qurʼan, sura 96, Iqraʼ, which is also known as sura ʼAlaq, verses 8-18. Decoration: marbled border. Text box: 242 x 140 mm. MICROFILM holding is on record for MS M.458.1r. Provenance: Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913) from Charles Hercules Read in 1911; J.P. Morgan (1867-1943). Associated Names: Read, Charles Hercules, Sir, 1857-1929, former owner. Morgan, J. Pierpont (John Pierpont), 1837-1913, former owner. Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner. Formatted Place: India--Golconda. Cite as: Pierpont Morgan Library. MS M.458.34. Publications on: Islamic and Indian manuscripts and paintings in the Pierpont Morgan Library / Barbara Schmitz. New York : The Library, 1997, no. 50, p. 171-172; plate 42. Subjects: Manuscripts, Arabic--New York (State)--New York. 1575-1600. Dept./Collection: Pierpont Morgan Library Dept. of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts