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Source Description

This lacquer binding from Walters manuscript W.621 is original to the manuscript. It is decorated with polychrome floral motifs. It probably dates to the 10th century AH/AD 16th.

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81955
label
Binding from The Orchard (Bustan)
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obj
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Source metadata
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81955
contentType
object
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normalized
title
Binding from The Orchard (Bustan)
description
This lacquer binding from Walters manuscript W.621 is original to the manuscript. It is decorated with polychrome floral motifs. It probably dates to the 10th century AH/AD 16th.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
10th century AH/AD 16th century (Safavid)
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CC0
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en
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bindings
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import
dimensions
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cm
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27
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16
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Folio H: 10 5/8 x W: 6 5/16 in. (27 x 16 cm)
Source extras
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Islamic
dynasty
Safavid Dynasty
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lacquer
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none
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