Keywords: Islamic - Binding from Qur'an - Walters W8532binding - View A.jpg 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 13th century AH/AD 19th century boards fastened with leather leather satchel Folio cm 11 11 accession number W 853 2 binding 80065 Sam Fogg Rare Books and Manuscripts London date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum 2000 by purchase Museum purchase with funds provided by the Islamic Acquisition Fund 2000 place of origin West Africa Walters Art Museum license 3D Islamic manuscripts in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |