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Source Description
This binding from Walters manuscript W.853.1 is contemporary with the textblock. The upper board has a geometric design in a chevron pattern. The inside of this upper board is decorated with a star-shaped geometric design. The loose leaves of this Qur'an are sandwiched between this board and the lower board. It is common for Qur'ans from Muslim sub-Saharan Africa to assume this format.
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Document identity
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80075
label
Binding from Qur'an
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Source metadata
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80075
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title
Binding from Qur'an
description
This binding from Walters manuscript W.853.1 is contemporary with the textblock. The upper board has a geometric design in a chevron pattern. The inside of this upper board is decorated with a star-shaped geometric design. The loose leaves of this Qur'an are sandwiched between this board and the lower board. It is common for Qur'ans from Muslim sub-Saharan Africa to assume this format.
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
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en
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bindings
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cm
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11
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11
dimensionsRaw
Folio H: 4 5/16 x W: 4 5/16 in. (11 x 11 cm)
Source extras
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Islamic
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boards fastened with leather, leather satchel
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none
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