ManuscriptsArab13th-14th century

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 6:73 - 75 (recto), Sura 6: 75 - 77 (verso)

c. 1300

Description

Sura al-An‘am (The Cattle), recto side includes end of verse 73 through first half of verse 75.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink and gold on parchment

Culture

Arab

Period

Marinid period

Century

13th-14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

16.3 x 15.2 cm (6 7/16 x 6 in.)

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