Lacquered Book Cover with Flap

16th or 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Lacquered Book Cover with Flap
Date: 16th or 17th century
Geography: Made in Turkey, probably Istanbul
Medium: Pasteboard; painted and lacquered
Dimensions: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2017
Object Number: 2017.257a, b
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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