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Work of Art Details

Leaf from Koran

Artist: Anonymous (Egyptian)
Created: 9th-10th century
Medium: ink, paint and gold on vellum
Dimensions: 5 5/16 x 8 1/4 in. (13.5 x 21 cm)

Folio Number: 13b

Format: Safina (oblong)

Script: kufic

Culture: Islamic

Country: Egypt

Language: Arabic

Provenance: Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Credit Line: Acquired by Henry Walters
Accession No. W.552.13B