Binding from Five Poems (Quintet)

early 13th century AH/AD 19th century (?)

17 cm 29.5 cm

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This non-original binding from Walters manuscript W.611 probably dates to the early 13th century AH/AD 19th. The binding is composed of lacquer with floral design in the main and outer panels, as well as central oval medallions and pendants. The binding has no flap.

Artifact

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83407
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object
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provenance
Ibrahim [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; [partly visible seal impression dated [1]230 (?) AH on fol. 1a]; Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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4
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Terms

Culture
Islamic
Medium
lacquer

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