ManuscriptsIslamic13th century

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

c. 1280

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Calligraphy; 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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