ManuscriptsIslamic12th century
Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 3: mid 20 - mid 23 (recto), Sura 3: mid 23 - end 25 (verso)
12th century
Dimensions
folio: 41 x 29.5 cm (16 1/8 x 11 5/8 in.)
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