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We are pleased to announce a public lecture by Dr. Annabel Teh Gallop, who is the world’s leading expert on Southeast Asian Islamic manuscript art. Focusing on the distinctive and exquisite illuminations and other decorative elements found in Qur’an manuscripts from Southeast Asia, Dr. Gallop will discuss the characteristics of the art of Qur’an manuscript in the region. All who are interested are welcome to attend.

Speaker: Dr. Annabel Teh Gallop (Head, Southeast Asian Section, British Library)
Title: The Art of Qur’an Manuscripts in Southeast Asia
Date & Time: Friday, October 18, 2013, 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Venue: Sophia University, Yotsuya Campus, Central Library, 9th Floor, Room L-9 21.
(5 min. walk from JR and Metro Yotsuya station)
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Language: English
Free admittance
For the abstract, please visit: http://dept.sophia.ac.jp/is/iac/lecture/

Jointly organized by the Institute of Asian Cultures and the Center for Islamic Studies of Sophia University.
For inquiries please contact: i-asianc@sophia.ac.jp