File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art qur 0029 fol 1a.jpg

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Part 15 of a 30-part Qur’an  wikidata:Q106697309 reasonator:Q106697309
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Part 15 of a 30-part Qur’an
label QS:Len,"Part 15 of a 30-part Qur’an"
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Object type illuminated manuscript Edit this at Wikidata
Description
Although three other sections of this Qur'an survive in various libraries, this is the only one that retains its original illumination. The frontispiece is a panel composed of intersecting rectan ... See full description on web site
Date 681 AH (1282-3 AD)
Medium ink, opaque watercolour and gold on paper; 16th-century Iranian stamped and gilded leather binding and flap, with paper-filigree doublures
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
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Place of creation Baghdad, Iraq
References https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-part-15-of-a-30-part-quran-qur29/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

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Description Part 15 of a 30-part Qur'an
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

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As part of its programme of cultural philanthropy, the Khalili Foundation has shared images from the eight Khalili Collections. These objects come from many different cultures and time periods, and some have a profound cultural and religious significance. Please use this material responsibly, showing respect to the cultures to which these objects are precious.

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