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Iranian - Left Side of a Double-page Opening Inscribed with Verses of Chapter 1 - Walters W5693A - Full Page

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Iranian - Left Side of a Double-page Opening Inscribed with Verses of Chapter 1 - Walters W5693A - Full Page

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This folio from Walters manuscript W.569 is the left side of a double-page opening decoration containing the text of chapter 1 (Surat al-fatihah) inscribed in the center medallion in gold Muhaqqaq script on a blue background.

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