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Quran Case

Unknown1800 - 1900

National Museum of the History of Ukraine

National Museum of the History of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine

The tradition of Crimean Tatars as well as the history of its customs and art is inextricably linked with the main sacred piece – the Quran. Its primary importance for Muslims is emphasized by the rich decoration of sacred books.
The front part of the case for the Quran is covered with a continuous embossed carpet of twisted shoots, leaves and flowers. The center of the ornamental composition is a large multi-petal rosette carved in high relief. On the back there is an ornamentally decorated hexagonal star placed in a circle with a 15-petal whirling rosette in the center. The Dawud sign is flanked by two schematic depictions of minarets crowned by crescents.

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  • Title: Quran Case
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1800 - 1900
  • Location Created: Unknown
  • Physical Dimensions: h 118, l 150, 25 mm
  • Type: Objects of worship
  • Rights: National Museum of the History of Ukraine
  • Medium: Silver, forging, chasing
  • Place found: The Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine
  • Period: Modern era
  • Culture: Crimean Tatars
National Museum of the History of Ukraine

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