ManuscriptsNorth African16th century

Thanks to God and the Prophet (verso), folio 148 from a Manuscript of Dala’il al-Khayrat by Jazuli

16th century

Artists

JazuliAuthor

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

North African

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

12.86 x 12.86 cm (5 1/16 x 5 1/16 in.)

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