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Bookbinding for a Qur'an

Bookbinding for a Qur'an

ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century

Bookbinding for a Qur'an

16th-17th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Lacquer with gold

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

35.5 x 64 cm (14 x 25 3/16 in.)

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