ManuscriptsIslamic14th-15th century

Manuscript of the Collection of Forty Traditions by Abu Zakariya al-Nawawi

14th-15th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Calligraphy; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Islamic

Century

14th-15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

22.38 x 17.78 cm (8 13/16 x 7 in.)

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