Page from a Qur'an, Sura al-Nisa 4, verses 159–60
A page from a book with Arabic calligraphy and gold accents. The page is yellowed and worn with visible stains. A gold border surrounds a large central rectangle containing intricate designs and Arabic text in black ink with red accents. The text is arranged in four lines. Small blue circles and a sunburst design are also present within the central rectangle. The background of the page is a light brown color with darker brown spots and stains. A smaller gold design is visible in the top-right and bottom-right corners of the page.
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