Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 49: mid 15 - begin 16 (recto), Sura 49: 16 (verso)
ManuscriptsArab9th century

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 49: mid 15 - begin 16 (recto), Sura 49: 16 (verso)

9th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink and gold on parchment
Culture
Arab
Period
Abbasid period
Century
9th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 18.2 x 25.9 cm (7 3/16 x 10 3/16 in.)

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