Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 6: 79-80 (recto), Sura 6: 80-81  (verso)
ManuscriptsIslamic12th century

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 6: 79-80 (recto), Sura 6: 80-81 (verso)

12th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink and gold on paper
Culture
Islamic
Century
12th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 16.4 x 11 cm (6 7/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

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