Manuscripts18th-19th century

Partial Manuscript of the Qur'an

18th-19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink and color on paper, with leather binding and travelling case

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

15 x 10 cm (5 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)

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