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Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran
Image Not Available for Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran
Object Number 989-3-60/15420
Display Title Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Koran
Object Description Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran; black and red ink and gold on parchment paper, both sides; floral motifs; Arabic script (Naskhi); signature; extremely rare; matted; insect damage
Inventory Description Illuminated manuscript leaf from the Koran
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Prints and Drawings
Date ca. 1600
Artist Hassan Khorasani
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iran
Materials Ink on Light weight laid paper
Dimensions Overall: 24.5 x 17.5 cm (9 5/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Collector Shirley Weinberg (12/88 ca. - 4/10/89)
Seller Shirley Weinberg

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