ManuscriptsPersian16th and 19th century

Manuscript of the Qur'an

c. 1533

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Calligraphy; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper, with red lacquer binding

Culture

Persian

Century

16th and 19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

16.51 x 10.48 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)

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