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    "localId": "80065",
    "label": "Binding from Qur'an",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/W.853.2.binding"
}

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    "id": "80065",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/W.853.2.binding",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Binding from Qur'an",
    "description": "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.",
    "provenance": "Present in England, before 1974 [1]. Henry Brownrigg, London, 1980s [2]; purchased by Sam Fogg Rare Books and Manuscripts, London, 1980s [3]; purchased by Walters Art Museum, 2000.[1] According to Sam Fogg[2] Dealer who sold at Portobello Road Market in London[3] Sam Fogg, \"\"Islamic Manuscripts\"\", 2000, no. 22, pp. 56-57",
    "date": "19th century",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/W.853.2.binding",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
    "genreSpecific": [
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    ],
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    "pageCount": 4,
    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
        {
            "units": "cm",
            "width": 11,
            "height": 11
        }
    ],
    "dimensionsRaw": "Folio H: 4 5/16 x W: 4 5/16 in. (11 x 11 cm)"
}

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    "cul": "Islamic",
    "med": "boards fastened with leather, leather satchel",
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        "MIS"
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}

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