Panel thumbnail 1
Panel thumbnail 2
Not on display

Panel

1650 to 1750 (made)
Place of origin

Woven silk, red ground with calligraphic decoration in white

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk
Brief description
woven silk, red ground with Qur'anic inscription in white; Turkey; 1700s
Physical description
Woven silk, red ground with calligraphic decoration in white
Dimensions
  • Length: 37.5cm
  • Width: 44.2cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Part of verse 246 of the surah al-Baqarah (surah II)
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
T.96-1910

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest