ManuscriptsArab9th-10th century
Folio 6 from a Qur'an: Sura 38: 22 (recto), Sura 38: 23-begin 24 (verso)
9th-10th century
Dimensions
13.3 x 20.16 cm (5 1/4 x 7 15/16 in.)
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