The image shows an open, ornately decorated book displayed in a retail environment in Istanbul, Turkey. The book appears to be a manuscript of the Quran, featuring Arabic calligraphy and gilded ornamentation. The cover is black with intricate gold patterns. The pages are cream-colored and display calligraphic text bordered by blue and gold designs. A small sign in English and Turkish reads "PLEASE DON'T TOUCH/LÜTFEN DOKUNMAYINIZ," indicating the book is part of an exhibit and is not to be handled. The book rests on a dark brown, rectangular table with a smooth surface and straight legs. The background shows a blurred retail setting. A display of folded clothes is visible on the left, while display cases and merchandise are further in the background. People are browsing in the shop, although they are out of focus. The floor is light-colored tile. The overall setting suggests the book is displayed in a museum shop or a high-end retail establishment specializing in cultural items.

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Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 06:40 AM

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