Miscellany of Prayers and Suras from a Qu'ran

Calligrapher Abu Talib al-Isfahani Iranian
dated 1250 AH/1835 CE
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  • Title: Miscellany of Prayers and Suras from a Qu'ran
  • Calligrapher: Abu Talib al-Isfahani (Iranian)
  • Date: dated 1250 AH/1835 CE
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Miscellany: ink and opaque watercolor on embossed colored paper
    Binding: pasteboard, opaque watercolor, and gold under lacquer
  • Dimensions: H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
    W. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Gift of Shamina Talyarkhan, 2006
  • Object Number: 2006.543.3
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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