ManuscriptsIslamic9th-10th century

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 5: 73 - 77 (recto), Sura 5: 77 - 82 (verso)

9th-10th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink on parchment

Culture

Islamic

Century

9th-10th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 12.5 x 19.5 cm (4 15/16 x 7 11/16 in.)

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