Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

10th–11th century

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Title: Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
Date: 10th–11th century
Geography: Attributed to Eastern Islamic lands
Medium: Black-brown ink, red watercolor, and gold on parchment
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Bequest of Adrienne Minassian, 1994
Object Number: 1997.299
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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