In Focus Tour: Looking at Islamic Design

The Islamic collections at the Chester Beatty are a world-renowned resource for the study of Muslim culture. The museum holds around 300 historic copies of the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book, produced across west Asia as well as north and west Africa, in a diverse range of fine calligraphy and beautiful illumination. Join Jo O’Rourke and explore some of these aspects featured in the current works on display.

FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants.

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The Opening Suras

Qur’an 1 and 2:1-4

1800-1825 (undated)

Iran

CBL Is 1573

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