Qur'an Case
Small portable cases to hold miniature Qur’ans are known from across the Islamic world. This example is hinged at the top and has a chain attached in order that it can be worn on the body—probably suspended around the neck. This case may have held a section of the Qur’an or possibly the manuscript in its entirety in miniature. It may also have held other pieces of paper with inscribed prayers or other holy words. This type of jewel was intended to provide baraka or blessing to the wearer.
Artwork Details
- Title: Qur'an Case
- Date: late 19th–early 20th century
- Geography: Attributed to Morocco
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) - Classification: Jewelry
- Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear Jr., 1982
- Object Number: 1982.142.5
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Moroccan
late 19th century
19th century
Moroccan
late 19th century
11th century
Moroccan
late 19th century
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please contact us using the form below. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.