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Text page from a Materia Medica of Dioscorides

Abdallah ibn al-Fadl

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a yellowed, aged page with Arabic text. The page has a rectangular shape with slightly rounded corners and rough edges. The text is written in black and red ink. The majority of the text is in black, while some sections are highlighted or set apart in red. The script is intricate and ornate. There are approximately 30 lines of text on the page, with some sections divided into smaller paragraphs or lists. The text fills most of the page, leaving a small border around the edges. The background of the page is a light beige color, with darker spots and discoloration throughout, suggesting age and wear. There are some faint pencil marks and scribbles in the top-right corner. The overall appearance suggests an old, possibly historical manuscript.

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