Qurans and calligraphy in the Sacred Words, Timeless Calligraphy exhibition - in pictures
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Sacred Words, Timeless Calligraphy presents rare Quranic manuscripts and examples of Islamic calligraphy spanning 14 centuries. Photo: Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation -
The exhibition features more than 50 rare manuscripts and artefacts from the private collection of UAE businessman Hamid Jafar. Photo: Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation -
A folio from an 8th-century Quranic manuscript. Photo: Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation -
Quranic manuscripts created during the reign of Chinese emperor Kangxi between 1661 to 1722. The pieces showcase the Sini script. Photo: Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation -
The pieces were collected in an effort to present Islam’s artistic influence and unifying force in the region. Photo: Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation -
The first section of the exhibition emphasises the calligraphic variations of the Kufic script. Razmig Bedirian / The National -
The exhibition contains samples of the famed Blue Quran. Razmig Bedirian / The National -
Detail of a bifolium from a large Quranic manuscript dating back to the early 12th century. Razmig Bedirian / The National -
Miniature Qurans were often carried on long journeys to grant protection to travellers. Razmig Bedirian / The National -
Miniature Qurans displayed alongside their traditionally sized counterparts highlight the precision and skill of the calligraphers. Razmig Bedirian / The National -
Floral designs on a Quranic manuscript from China. Razmig Bedirian / The National -
A manuscript showcases the Sudani script, one of many in the Maghreb family. Razmig Bedirian / The National -
A prayer rug from 1900 created by an Armenian weaver in the Ottoman Empire. Razmig Bedirian / The National
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