22 x 14 1/4", not counting the small wood "handle" on the top. In fact, this small "handle" is what is left after the horizontal piece, always relatively fragile, broke off. The family which used the board did not consider this a problem and continued to use it even without the horizontal part of the handle. The remaining protrusion has become quite well worn with use over the course of many years. Please click on the image to view the reverse of this old and worn object of islamic teaching.

photo # 698.1

photo # 698.2