Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

14th century

Not on view

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Title: Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
Date: 14th century
Geography: Made in probably Syria
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Bequest of Adrienne Minassian, 1994
Object Number: 1997.300
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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