Page of a manuscript, ca. 18th century.

Manuscripts- Islamic

Material: Paper/Writing medium | Type: Documents/Manuscripts/Books | Countries: Afghanistan

  • Period

    Islamic

  • Red List

    Red List – Afghanistan

Category

Manuscripts- Islamic
Islamic paper manuscripts are found singly or sewed together as books. They contain ornamental calligraphy usually in Persian but also Arabic, the pages are often decorated with floral designs in various colors and gilding. Occasionally there are illustrations in full color or drawings of single figures, rarely also portraits in black ink.
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