Bifolio from a Qur'an Manuscript

CultureEgyptian or Syrian
Titles
  • Bifolio from a Qur'an Manuscript
Date15th century
MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsSheet (open): 13 3/8 × 18 1/4 in. (34 × 46.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Cathy and Vahid Kooros
Object number2011.604
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