ManuscriptsArab9th century
Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 2: mid 229 - mid 231 (recto), Sura 2: 231- begin 233 (verso)
9th century
Dimensions
H. 28.73 x W. 37.62 cm (11 5/16 x 14 13/16 in.) framed: H. 43.7 x W. 57.5 cm (17 3/16 x 22 5/8 in.)
Provenance
Private collection.
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