Old Koran Books

It was photographed in Timbuktu small Museum( one room) that hosts only old Koran books as well as some old medical books. It is as well a "madrassa", a school for Islamic studies.

 

Thanks, Pnina

Thanks, Pnina

Pnina,I love what my "mate"((: has to offer.So nice to look at.I always love to go to the islamic wing (at the met)You made a good image out of it.Details come out real well,the fainted paper with the script and light yellow color, and how it is stacked

Quite interesting photograph, Pnina. Nice composition, DOF and colors. I like it!

I very like this photo

Artistic book and picture, Pnina.

Reminds me of your 'calligraphy' image of Japan.

Pnina, I love the visible antiquity of the books, the drawings made with golden paint on the affected paper. All very nicely captured and framed. Interesting and beautiful composition. Greetings, Ada;~)

These are beautifully wrought, all handwork I assume. Do you know the age of them Pnina?

To all of you.

 

Peta, some of these books are very old from the 12th century and onward. very beautiful written and decorated, and well kept.

I love to see texture of these old papers. Letters and patterns are quite beautiful.

 

One advanced point of Mali is that they permit shooting in museum. In many cases, it can't be in our country :<

Great pic Pnina, including the surrounding books focuses on your purpose here. Looks very delicate!

Thanks for your comment, I think that it shows the long history of culture development, even in remot countries as Mali is.

Fabulous! The text and illumniations are gorgeous. It's amazing to be near such ancient pieces of history, huh?