Book - Koran manuscript (open)
Dublin Core
Title
Book - Koran manuscript (open)
Description
This Koran probably dates around 1700 AD and is from Afghanistan. However, this Koran is done in Arabic calligraphy (handwritten), a style of Nastaliq script. This manuscript has been partially restored and rebound. It was also done with beautiful color pigments, including gold and lapis lazuli.
LuArt15a.jpg
Contributor
Fine Arts Collection. Luther College.
Luther College
Rights
Materials may be used for educational, non-commercial purposes only. Acknowledgement to be given to the ASIANetwork-Luce Asian Art in the Undergraduate Curriculum Project and to the college from whose collection the work comes. The individual college retains copyright to the work.
Format
image/jpg
Language
Arabic
Type
still image
Identifier
soclaa00203
Coverage
Afghanistan
18th century
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
2583 w x 2424 h, 300 ppi
Files
Citation
“Book - Koran manuscript (open),” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed October 22, 2026, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/1950.