Qur'an Anthology, China, second half of the 18th century, Ink, opaque watercolour, and gold on paper, AKM824,
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Title
Qur'an Anthology, China, second half of the 18th century, Ink, opaque watercolour, and gold on paper, AKM824,
Description
"Glory to God" (subhan Allah) appears on the right-hand page as an ornate Arabic letter form upon a delicate floral background. The sweeping letter forms and particularly thin uprights show how the monumental thuluth script was adapted by Chinese scribes into the distinctively local sini form. The manuscript contains a compilation of Qur'anic chapters (surat) and illuminations, including the decorative roundel at left featuring a traditional Chinese symbol of good luck at its centre. Together with the Hebrew Bible at [TK], this book epitomizes the artistry of the scribe, as word and image become one.
Publisher
Aga Khan Museum
Date
second half of the 18th century
Rights
Aga Khan Museum
Format
Dimensions: 27.5 x 20 cm
Material: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Material: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Language
Arabic
Identifier
AKM 824
Coverage
China
Collection
Citation
“Qur'an Anthology, China, second half of the 18th century, Ink, opaque watercolour, and gold on paper, AKM824,,” Spatial Humanities, accessed December 22, 2024, https://spatial-humanities.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/35865.