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Title
Qur'an Scroll, Copied by Zayn al-'Abidin Isfahani, Iran, 1847, Opaque watercolour, gold, and ink on paper, AKM492
Description
This magnificent Qur'an was copied in 1847 on a narrow paper scroll that is more than five metres (sixteen feet) long. Its tiny 'dust' script (ghubar) is a miniature form of naskh that was originally developed for the minute messages conveyed by carrier pigeons. Employing ghubar on a scroll makes it possible to copy the whole Qur'an in an easily portable form while creating a pleasing -- and amazing -- visual effect.
Creator
Zayn al-'Abidin Isfahani
Publisher
Aga Khan Museum
Date
1847
Contributor
Photographer Credit: Courtesy of the Aga Khan Museum
Rights
Aga Khan Museum
Format
Materials: Opaque watercolour, gold, and ink on paper
Language
Arabic
Identifier
AKM492
Coverage
Iran
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