ManuscriptsIslamic13th century

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

c. 1280

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper, with red leather binding

Culture

Islamic

Period

Mamluk period

Century

13th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

21.59 x 16.35 cm (8 1/2 x 6 7/16 in.)

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