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Written by: Giulia BennettEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 217917
Anonymous, IslamicQur’an Holder
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Islamic |
|---|---|
| Date | late 19th–early 20th century |
| Medium | Silver, fire gilded with openwork and stamped decoration, silver beads and table cut carnelians |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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