ManuscriptsPersian16th century
Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 6: 89 - 93 (recto), Sura 6: 93 - 98 (verso), right-hand side of a bifolio
16th century
Dimensions
32 x 21.5 cm (12 5/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
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