ManuscriptsPersian17th century

Opening folio of a Qur'an: Invocation to God (recto), Sura 1, Fatiha (verso)

1600-1610

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink; gold; lapis lazuli and opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 33 x 22 cm (13 x 8 11/16 in.)

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