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Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran
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Object Number 989-3-60/15418
Display Title Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Koran
Object Description Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran; black, red and blue ink and gold on parchment paper, both sides; Arabic script (Naskhi); signature; rare; matted
Inventory Description Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 1620-1650 ca.
Artist Bijandi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India
Materials Ink on Light weight laid paper
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 17.8 cm (11 x 7 in.)
Provenance
Collector Shirley Weinberg (12/88 ca. - 4/10/89)
Seller Shirley Weinberg

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