Illuminated Qur’an manuscript

Name: Illuminated Qur’an manuscript
Author: Calligrapher: Hussayn al-Hilmi, a student of Muhammad Amin know as Izzi

Title	Illuminated Qur’an manuscript
Author	Calligrapher: Hussayn al-Hilmi, a student of Muhammad Amin know as Izzi
Publication Date:	Hegira 1239 / AD 1823
Publication Place	Ottoman Turkey -
Subject	European paper, black ink, pigments, gilding, pasteboard, leather
Type	kitap
Language	Undetermined
Digital	Yes
Manuscript	Yes
Physical Dimensions	185 mm x 115 mm (closed)
Library:	Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID	SM2006-1446
Record ID	AWE_ua_73
Library Location	Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation / Sharjah Museums Department
Date	Hegira 1239 / AD 1823
Notes	19th-century Qur’an manuscripts produced in Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire continued many Islamic art traditions, but could not entirely escape the increasing taste for Western aesthetics.The exquisite execution of this manuscript suggests a wealthy patron. The opening double page is set within an elaborate framework of floral and geometric arabesque cartouches, executed in gold, blue and other colours. The design recalls those of early Ottoman manuscripts, which - in turn - took their artistic inspiration from Iranian Qur’an production. The remainder of this Qur’an is executed in black naskhi on 390 gilt-edged folios, with 15 lines to each page. As a rule, Ottoman calligraphers preferred an odd number of lines to each page, be it 11, 13 or 15. The script is enhanced with red detailing, and the verse dividers are gilt. The chapter headings are executed in white riqa' on a golden ground enhanced by delicate floral ornament. Large coloured medallions in the page margins mark important sub-divisions of the text. The signature of the calligrapher – set into an elaborate gold rosette – appears on the last page.
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Illuminated Qur’an manuscript

Author Calligrapher: Hussayn al-Hilmi, a student of Muhammad Amin know as Izzi

Publication Date Hegira 1239 / AD 1823

Publication Place Ottoman Turkey -

Subject European paper, black ink, pigments, gilding, pasteboard, leather

Type kitap

Language Undetermined

Digital Yes

Manuscript Yes

Physical Dimensions 185 mm x 115 mm (closed)

Library Museum With No Frontiers

Library Asset ID SM2006-1446

Record ID AWE_ua_73

Library Location Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation / Sharjah Museums Department

Date Hegira 1239 / AD 1823

Notes 19th-century Qur’an manuscripts produced in Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire continued many Islamic art traditions, but could not entirely escape the increasing taste for Western aesthetics.The exquisite execution of this manuscript suggests a wealthy patron. The opening double page is set within an elaborate framework of floral and geometric arabesque cartouches, executed in gold, blue and other colours. The design recalls those of early Ottoman manuscripts, which - in turn - took their artistic inspiration from Iranian Qur’an production. The remainder of this Qur’an is executed in black naskhi on 390 gilt-edged folios, with 15 lines to each page. As a rule, Ottoman calligraphers preferred an odd number of lines to each page, be it 11, 13 or 15. The script is enhanced with red detailing, and the verse dividers are gilt. The chapter headings are executed in white riqa' on a golden ground enhanced by delicate floral ornament. Large coloured medallions in the page margins mark important sub-divisions of the text. The signature of the calligrapher – set into an elaborate gold rosette – appears on the last page.

Bu sayfanın künyesi Prepared by:Ulrike AL-KHAMIS