Title
Illuminated Qur`an (Koran) probably 16th century from Ottoman Turkey
Caption
The specialist art of Islamic calligraphy manifested itself in illuminated or highly decorative Qur`anic texts. The Beit al Qur`an Museum in Bahrain has numerous examples of this highly skilled work. Photographer: Christine Osborne
Info+
Photos12.com - World Religions Photo Library
Credit line
Photo12/World Religions Photo Library
Reference
OSB02247_IS116B21
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,0Mb (2,1Mb) / 8,9in x 11,8in / 2659 x 3543 (300dpi)