ManuscriptsPersian12th century

Twenty-seven Folios from a Manuscript of the Qur'an, with Interlinear Persian Translation

12th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Calligraphy; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

31 x 22.23 cm (12 3/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

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