Who created "Qur'an cover"?

Qur'an cover was created by Islamic in 17th century.

When was "Qur'an cover" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Qur'an cover

Q: What medium is "Qur'an cover"?

Qur'an cover is Leather; exterior: embossed and gilt decoration; interior: filigree and gilt decoration.

Islamic

17th century

Medium

Leather; exterior: embossed and gilt decoration; interior: filigree and gilt decoration

Dimensions

Overall: 19.4 × 36.2 × 0.2 cm (7 5/8 × 14 1/4 × 1/8 in.); Closed: 19.4 × 13 × 0.5 cm (7 5/8 × 5 1/8 × 7/16 in.)

Classification

manuscript

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

33055

About the Artist

Islamic

Islamic art, a profound visual tradition originating in the 7th century CE, flourished across vast territories from Spain to India under Muslim rule, encompassing architecture, ceramics, manuscripts, textiles, and metalwork produced by diverse artisans rather than a single named master. Drawing from pre-Islamic Sasanian, Byzantine, and late antique influences, its early development under the Umayy...

Qur'an cover

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