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Qur'an Case

dated A.H.1085/1674–5 CE

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Qur'an Case, Nephrite jade (white, with slight greyish cast), inlaid with gold and set in kundan technique with rubies and emeralds — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Qur'an Case, Nephrite jade (white, with slight greyish cast), inlaid with gold and set in kundan technique with rubies and emeralds

Qur'an Case, Nephrite jade (white, with slight greyish cast), inlaid with gold and set in kundan technique with rubies and emeralds

Qur'an Case, Nephrite jade (white, with slight greyish cast), inlaid with gold and set in kundan technique with rubies and emeralds

Qur'an Case, Nephrite jade (white, with slight greyish cast), inlaid with gold and set in kundan technique with rubies and emeralds

Qur'an Case, Nephrite jade (white, with slight greyish cast), inlaid with gold and set in kundan technique with rubies and emeralds

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Title: Qur'an Case

Date: dated A.H.1085/1674–5 CE

Medium: Nephrite jade (white, with slight greyish cast), inlaid with gold and set in kundan technique with rubies and emeralds

Dimensions: H. 3 1/16 in. (7.9 cm)
W. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)

Classification: Jade

Credit Line: The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait

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