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Hanging with a Depiction of the Ka‘bah

TXT 89 | India | 15th century

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Title:

Hanging with a Depiction of the Ka‘bah

Date: 15th century

Location: India

Materials: gold, brown and coloured ink on cotton

Dimensions: 133 x 177cm

Accession Number: TXT 89

Script:

The Ka‘bah is surrounded by the entire text of the Qur’an. Although it is not depicted covered with its black kiswah as is usual, it is recognisable as such by its raised door.

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