Image: Islamic - Binding from Qur'an - Walters W8531binding - Bottom Interior
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.
Title: Binding from Qur'an
Credit: Walters Art Museum: Home page Info about artwork
Author: Anonymous (Islamic)Unknown author
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