Page from a Qur'an, Sura al-Nisa 4, Verses 157–58
Brown page with darker brown spots, torn edges. A gold and black border surrounds a square design. Inside the square are large, intricately designed Arabic letters with gold, black, red and cream colors. The background of the square design has floral patterns and shapes, with some Arabic writing. Two gold circles with sunburst designs are in the top center and middle left. The outer border has a simple gold floral pattern on a black background. The page has some visible wear and tear.
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