Main Title: Book of prayers, Turkey (Sackler, S1986.32)
Image Title: f. 1v: A double-page with the sarlawh and a margin medallion; the binding flap (full view) 22350054

Holding institution:
Fine Arts Library, Harvard University
Data provider:
Harvard University Library
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Title:
Main Title: Book of prayers, Turkey (Sackler, S1986.32)
Image Title: f. 1v: A double-page with the sarlawh and a margin medallion; the binding flap (full view) 22350054
Date:
1700
1799
18th cent.
Description:
117 folios with one sarlawh; binding is gilt, block- stamped medallions and cornerpieces on the exterior covers; the doublures are leather with gold-painted designsCulture: IslamicMaterials/Techniques: gold, ink, opaque watercolor, paper
Type:
still image
illuminated manuscript
prayer books
Type (Narrower):
Manuscript Illuminations
Type (Broader):
Image
Subject:
calligraphy
illuminations
Islamic art
floral designs
medallions (ornament areas)
'unwans
Provenance:
Vever Collection, Paris, France (Former repository)
Extent:
21.5 x 16 cm
Rights:
(CC BY-NC-SA) Attribution: Harvard Fine Arts Library, Special Collections SCW2016.07911
Identifier:
8001554999_URN-3:FHCL:34887028
Is part of:
Stuart Cary Welch Islamic and South Asian Photographic Collection
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