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Quran
Abd al-Qadir al-Husaini1540/1560
Linden-Museum Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany
The two splendedly illuminated Qur’ans by the master calligrapher Abd al-Qadir al-Husaini in the Linden-Museum’s possession are examples of Persian book art, showing calligraphy as well as illuminations with elaborate usage of gold and lapis lazuli.The Quran was copied and designed for the Muslim-Indian region.
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- Title: Quran
- Creator: Abd al-Qadir al-Husaini
- Creator Nationality: Persian
- Creator Gender: Male
- Date: 1540/1560
- Location: India
- Physical Dimensions: w28 x h42 cm
- Provenance: Linden-Museum
- Type: Book
- Rights: Linden-Museum Stuttgart, photo: Anatol Dreyer
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