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Cover for the Kaaba in Mecca, fragment: T.4-1976

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Black silk with phrases from the Koran woven into the design

Legal notes

Given by Mr. H. C. L. Heywood

Measurements and weight

Length: 26.5 in
Width: 17 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1976-06-03) by Heywood, H. C. L.

Dating

20th Century, Early
Circa 1920 - 1923

School or Style

Islamic

Materials used in production

Silk

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.4-1976
Primary reference Number: 197394
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 10 October 2013 Updated: Friday 6 October 2017 Last processed: Monday 26 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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