Figure 4: Codex Rossanensis

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Figure 4: Codex Rossanensis

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One of the oldest examples of a manuscript that has a similar shade to the Blue Qur’an is the Codex Rossanensis which is known for its purple coloring. Scholars thought that Tyrian was used to dye the parchment, but there is no evidence for this.

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Unknown

Temporal Coverage

6th century

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Unknown

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image

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unknown

Source

Wikipedia

Contributor

Mia Sedory

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Public Domain

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Figure 4: Codex Rossanensis