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| Keywords: Islamic - Binding from Qur'an - Walters W8531binding - Closed Bottom.jpg 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 13th century AH/AD 19th century boards fastened with leather leather satchel Folio cm 11 11 accession number W 853 1 binding 80075 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 2D Islamic manuscripts in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
