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Binding from Book of Kings (Shahnama)
13th century AH/AD 19th century
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
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Measurements
Folio H: 14 3/8 x W: 9 1/4 in. (36.5 x 23.5 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.602.binding
