Koran

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3D scan models of a miniature Koran case. The case is octagonal and silver with loops on side and decorated with Arabic text. The case holds a octagonal Korans called a banner Koran which were known to have been hung on standards with flags and carried into battle. Gruber, C. J. The Islamic manuscript tradition, p. 64

Physical Description

1 case : 46 x 45 x 24 mm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 2016.

Context

This dataset is part of the collection entitled: Miniature Book Collection and was provided by the UNT Libraries Special Collections to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 158 times. More information about this dataset can be viewed below.

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UNT Libraries Special Collections

The Special Collections Department collects and preserves rare and unique materials including rare books, oral histories, university archives, historical manuscripts, maps, microfilm, photographs, art and artifacts. The department is located in UNT's Willis Library in the fourth floor Reading Room.

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  • Main Title: Koran
  • Alternate Title: Miniature Koran
  • Alternate Title: Banner Koran
  • Alternate Title: Qur'an

Description

3D scan models of a miniature Koran case. The case is octagonal and silver with loops on side and decorated with Arabic text. The case holds a octagonal Korans called a banner Koran which were known to have been hung on standards with flags and carried into battle. Gruber, C. J. The Islamic manuscript tradition, p. 64

Physical Description

1 case : 46 x 45 x 24 mm.

Notes

Gift: Various donors, 2006-2010.
Sewn in self-wrapper, partially unopened. Housed in silver octagonal case with engraved decorations.
Acquired with funds donated to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the Rare Book Room by Hugh Ayer, Roberta Donsbach, Don Chipman, Pete & Liz Gunter, The Newman Foundation, Jenny Barker, Howard W. Smith, John J. Miniter, Kelly Simms, Cora Martin, Nancy H. Greer, and anonoymous donors.

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Miniature Book Collection

These miniature books, 4 inches (10 cm) tall or smaller, include both contemporary and historical works. In some cases, only the covers have been digitized.

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  • 2016

Start & End Dates

  • 1890~ - 1920?

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  • July 11, 2016, 4:09 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • July 21, 2021, 9:03 a.m.

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Koran, dataset, 2016; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853132/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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