Leisure Time Offerings
The Islamic Collections
12.01.2007 - 12.01.2009
Description:
The manuscripts that comprise the collections range in date from the eighth century to the early years of the 20th century. They derive primarily - though not exclusively - from the Arab world, Iran, Turkey and India, and include some of the greatest documents of Islamic art and culture. Together they illustrate in exquisite form and detail the history and development of all aspects of the Islamic book: calligraphy, illumination, miniature painting, and bookbinding.
Chester Beatty Library
Dublin Dublin Castle
telephone: (+353 1) 407 0750