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Source Description
This non-original binding from Walters manuscript W.602 dates to the 13th century AH/AD 19th. It is composed of Qajar-style lacquer boards (no flap) and has central ovals and pendants decorated with animal scenes. The doublures are decorated with dentelle-style filigree work.
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Document identity
localId
83516
label
Binding from Book of Kings (Shahnama)
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obj
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object
citationUrl
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4
Source metadata
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83516
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Binding from Book of Kings (Shahnama)
description
This non-original binding from Walters manuscript W.602 dates to the 13th century AH/AD 19th. It is composed of Qajar-style lacquer boards (no flap) and has central ovals and pendants decorated with animal scenes. The doublures are decorated with dentelle-style filigree work.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
13th century AH/AD 19th century
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
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en
genreSpecific
bindings
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4
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4
source
import
dimensions
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cm
width
36.5
height
23.5
dimensionsRaw
Folio H: 14 3/8 x W: 9 1/4 in. (36.5 x 23.5 cm)
Source extras
med
boards covered with lacquer
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17248
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MSS
ISL
MIS
exhibition_ids
none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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photo
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photo
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photo
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