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Single-volume Qur'an  wikidata:Q107663916 reasonator:Q107663916
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Single-volume Qur'an
label QS:Len,"Single-volume Qur'an"
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Object type manuscript Edit this at Wikidata
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.
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
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
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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/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

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Description Single-volume Qur'an
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

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