Scroll

17th–19th century

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Title: Scroll
Date: 17th–19th century
Medium: Ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on animal skin, within a leather case
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1962
Object Number: 62.635.960
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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