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Miniature Koran box
Miniature Koran box
Miniature Koran box

Miniature Koran box

NameBox
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Place madeIran, Middle East, ASIA
MediumTwo types of metal, glass, paper
Dimensions13/16 × 1 1/4 × 1 3/16 in. (2 × 3.2 × 3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Zahra Farmanfarmaian, A.2019.4.21ab
Terms
  • value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.4.21ab
ProvenanceDonor acquired this collection from her mother who collected circa 1970s in Iran or otherwise acquired as family heirloom.
DescriptionRectangular prayer box (b) has open work on all four sides and the top. a) metal rope and scallop encircle a glass round through which one can see text. The top is hinged and there are two affixed loops. Miniature koran (b) inside box.