ManuscriptsNorth African11th century

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 27: mid 81-93 and begin Sura 28 (recto), Sura 28: 1 - 13 (verso)

c. 1000-1100

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on vellum

Culture

North African

Century

11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 15.2 x 10 cm (6 x 3 15/16 in.)

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