Lapis and gold : exploring Chester Beatty's Ruzbihan Qur'an

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The Chester Beatty Library's 16th-century Ruzbihan Qur'an produced in the city of Shiraz in southwest Iran is one of the finest Islamic manuscripts known. In terms of both materials and workmanship, it is exquisite: lapis lazuli and gold, the two most expensive pigments available, are used on every page, while the rendering of the decoration is exceptionally fine. This is the most detailed and comprehensive study of any Islamic manuscript and it is well worthy of such scrutiny.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• ISBN: 9781912168040 ; 1912168049
• Dimensions: 31 cm
• Extent: XV, 320 Seiten
• Language: Englisch

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Handschriften, seltene Bücher ; Zeichnung, Kunsthandwerk

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): London
• (who): Paul Holberton Publishing
• (when): [2018]
• Creator: Wright, Elaine

Further information

• Table of contents: https://d-nb.info/1144905060/04
• Rights: Bei diesem Objekt liegt nur das Inhaltsverzeichnis digital vor. Der Zugriff darauf ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 11.03.2025, 12:11 PM CET