Writing-tablet, qur'an-board
BackDescription:
Wooden Qur'an writing tablet. Rectangular in shape with a rounded end on top. Inscribed in ink with verses from the Qur'an in Arabic.
Object type: | writing-tablet, qur'an-board |
Museum number: | 2011,6037.1 |
Date: | 19thC |
Production place: | Made in: Africa (West) |
Findspot: | Found/Acquired: London (Portobello Market) |
Materials: | wood |
Technique: | carved |
Dimensions: | Height: 32.00 cm Width: 13.00 cm |
Inscriptions: | Inscription details: inscription (front and back) in Arabic in Sudani maghribi script Inscription quoted: Inscription note: The tablet is inscribed with Surat Quraysh (Ch. 106) on one side and shows traces of the previous chapter that was wiped off (Surat al-Ma‘un, Ch. 107). |
Location: | 30 |
Exhibition history: | Exhibition 2004: 'Mightier than the Sword, Arabic Script: Beauty and Meaning' Islamic Arts Museum, Malaysia 22 April - 20 July 2004 Display 2012: Addis Gallery, Qur'an case 25 January 2012 |
Subjects: | education |
Associated titles: | Associated Title: Qu'ran |
Acquisition names: | Donated by: Dr Irving Finkel |
Acquisition date: | 2011 |
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