Book Item Number: M4.17 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Koran and case (parts a-c). The small Koran (part a) consists of tiny handwriting on paper bounded together and covered in a red cloth that once held decoration. The metal case (part b-c) that holds the book is rectangular with a crosshatched border and alternating diagonal stripes (plain and floral). There are two loops on side for stringing. Part c is a rectangular lid that slides into the opening of part b.
Narrative
Collected by H.V.S. Page.
Item History
- Made in Egypt ?
- Collected during 1923
- Owned by H. V. S. Page before 1963
- Received from H. V. S. Page (Donor) during 1963
What
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian ?
- Previous Owner
- H. V. S. Page
- Received from
- H. V. S. Page (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 1923
- Ownership Date
- before 1963
- Acquisition Date
- during 1963
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork; works on paper
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0100/0016