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Binding from Amplified Poem in Honor of the Prophet Muhammad
10th century AH/AD 16th century (?) (Ottoman)
This brownish red leather Ottoman binding from Walters manuscript W.581 probably dates to the 10th century AH/AD 16th. The central lobed oval medallion has a stamped cloud and floral motif design with a gilt ground.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Measurements
Folio H: 10 5/8 x W: 7 1/16 in. (27 x 18 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
W.581.binding
