ManuscriptsArab9th century
Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 49: mid 15 - begin 16 (recto), Sura 49: 16 (verso)
9th century
Dimensions
folio: 18.2 x 25.9 cm (7 3/16 x 10 3/16 in.)
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