Who Owns the World's Most Expensive Quran? Facts About the 15th-Century Manuscript That Sold for Rp140 Billion

A 15th-century Qur'an manuscript has captured the world's attention for its extraordinary beauty and historical significance. Written on gold-plated paper imported from China during the Ming Dynasty, it was copied during the Timurid Empire.

The manuscript's uniqueness lies in its more than 500 pages, adorned with vibrant colors such as blue, purple, pink, orange, and turquoise, and studded with gold flakes. The combination of exquisite Islamic calligraphy and luxurious Chinese materials makes it one of the rarest works of Islamic art in the world.

Historians consider the manuscript to be concrete evidence of centuries of cultural, trade, and artistic exchange between Islamic and Chinese civilizations. Its existence demonstrates how different cultures can influence each other and produce works of great value to human civilization.

"Who is the new owner of the world's most expensive Qur'an?" That question remains unanswered. Despite selling for over £7 million at auction in 2020, Christie's never revealed the name of the winning bidder. This secrecy only adds to the mystery behind the gold-plated Qur'an manuscript, which is one of the most valuable works of Islamic art in the world.