ManuscriptsPersian11th century

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 111: 4 - 5 and Sura 112 : 1 - 4 (recto), Sura 113: 1 - 5 (verso)

c. 1000-1100

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on vellum

Culture

Persian

Century

11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 12.1 x 9.1 cm (4 3/4 x 3 9/16 in.)

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