ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Manuscript of the Qur'an: Section (Juz') IX

16th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Calligraphy; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

35.4 x 23.97 cm (13 15/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

Provenance

[Sotheby's, London, 15 October 1984, lot 253], sold; to Edwin Binney, 3rd, 1984, bequest; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1985.

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