Islamic - Binding from Book on Navigation - Walters W658binding - Top Interior
Summary
This later binding from Walters manuscript W.658 is composed of larger size boards and has a flap. The binding has a central panel and side panels richly decorated and brushed over with gilt, doublures of red leather with a central lobed oval, and corner pieces in the shape of a dentelle, with filigree work.
Tags
artwork
islamic bookbindings in the walters art museum
piri reis kitab i bahriye walters ms 658
walters art museum
manuscripts
Date
1000 - 1400
Source
Walters Art Museum
Link
Copyright info
http://purl.org/thewalters/rights/standard