ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century

Manuscript of the Qur'an

16th-17th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Calligraphy; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

35.40 x 21.92 cm (13 15/16 x 8 5/8 in.)

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