Iran is going to unveil the world’s first Qur’an etched in stone which has been created by a veteran craftsman over the past 31 months, Press TV reports.
Seyyed Hossein Pourrazavi has hewn the entire holy book with the naked eye and is planning to unveil his masterpiece in the holy month of Ramadan.
“An art collector has purchased the unique piece for nearly USD 50,000,” Pourrazavi told CHTN.
The artist who has been working as a master calligrapher of Nasta’liq and Thuluth styles, is known for his artistic rendering of holy texts on stone and tree leaves.
“I have etched many Islamic prayers on pieces of stone smaller than 10 centimeters,” said Pourrazavi adding “I also adorn stones with Qur’anic verses etched in Nasta’liq and Thuluth.”
