ManuscriptsArab13th-14th century
Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 6:73 - 75 (recto), Sura 6: 75 - 77 (verso)
c. 1300
Description
Sura al-An‘am (The Cattle), recto side includes end of verse 73 through first half of verse 75.
Dimensions
16.3 x 15.2 cm (6 7/16 x 6 in.)
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