File:Islamic - Binding from Qur'an - Walters W8532binding - Closed Top.jpg

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Binding from Qur'an   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Anonymous (Islamic)Unknown author
Title
Binding from Qur'an
Description
English: This binding is contemporary to Walters manuscript W.853.2. The inside of this lower board is decorated with a star-shaped geometric design. The loose leaves of this Qur'an are sandwiched between this board and the upper board. It is common for Qur'ans from Muslim sub-Saharan Africa to assume this format. The loose leaves and boards of this Qur'an are protected within a leather pouch (satchel) with a flap and thong on the outside.
Date 13th century AH/AD 19th century
Medium boards fastened with leather, leather satchel
Dimensions Folio height: 11 cm (4.3 in); width: 11 cm (4.3 in)
dimensions QS:P2048,11U174728
dimensions QS:P2049,11U174728
institution QS:P195,Q210081
Accession number
W.853.2.binding
Place of creation West Africa
Object history
  • Sam Fogg Rare Books and Manuscripts, London [date and mode of acquisition unknown]
  • Walters Art Museum, 2000, by purchase
Credit line Museum purchase with funds provided by the Islamic Acquisition Fund, 2000
Source Walters Art Museum: Home page  Info about artwork
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