ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century
Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 49: 17-18 and Sura 50: 1-begin 9 (recto), Sura 50: 9-begin 24 (verso)
c. 1500-1700
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folio: 44 x 29 cm (17 5/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
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