File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art qur 0729 fol 201b-202a.jpg
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Single-volume Qur'an
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Single-volume Qur'an |
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manuscript  |
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| Description |
The exceptional size and splendid quality of the binding, illumination and calligraphy all suggest that this Qur'an was a royal commission, very probably for Shah Tahmasp himself. A note, possibl ... See full description on web site. |
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| Date | dated Sha'ban 959 (July -August 1552) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | ink, gold and opaque watercolour on paper; contemporary binding of stamped and gilt leather; doublures of stamped and gilt leather and leather filigree | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of creation | Iran, Shiraz or Qazvin | ||||||||||||||||||||
| References |
https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-single-volume-quran-qur729/ (English) |
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| Description | Single-volume Qur'an |
| Source | Khalili Collections |
| Author | Khalili Collections |
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