ManuscriptsNorth African16th century

Manuscript of Dala'il al-Khayrat by Jazuli

16th century

Artists

JazuliAuthor

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Painting with calligraphy; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper with leather binding

Culture

North African

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

13.18 x 13.18 cm (5 3/16 x 5 3/16 in.)

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