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Two pages of a Qur’an
late 18th–early 19th century
Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
5 13/16 × 3 1/4 in. (14.8 × 8.3 cm)
5 13/16 × 3 1/4 in. (14.8 × 8.3 cm)
framed: 19 15/16 × 14 15/16 × 1 9/16 in. (50.64 × 37.94 × 3.97 cm)
5 13/16 × 3 1/4 in. (14.8 × 8.3 cm)
framed: 19 15/16 × 14 15/16 × 1 9/16 in. (50.64 × 37.94 × 3.97 cm)
The Vera M. and John D. MacDonald, B.A. 1927, Collection, Gift of Mrs. John D. MacDonald
2001.138.77.1-.2
Geography:
Iran
Status:
Culture:
Iranian/Persian, Islamic
Period:
Qajar dynasty (1789–1925)
Classification:
Works on Paper - Manuscripts
Provenance:
Vera M. and John D. MacDonald, Boston, Mass. to 2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of such records is ongoing.
