Calligraphy gallery | 600 to 1250 A.D. | Koranic verses
This calligraphic fragment includes verses 14-27 of the 27th chapter of the Koran entitled surah al-Naml (the Ants). It is a Meccan surah, and these particular verses describe King Solomon's powers as well as his encounter with the Queen of Sheba.
Calligrapher: unknown. 9th century. 21 x 14 cm. Kufic script. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, African and Middle Eastern Division.
Subscribe to comments Calligrapher: unknown. 9th century. 21 x 14 cm. Kufic script. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, African and Middle Eastern Division.
