TERMINOLOGY

FOR THE CONSERVATION AND DESCRIPTION OF ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPTS

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The Manuscript Codex * Binding

BLOCK-STAMPED LEATHER
A design in relief on the surface of leather produced by a stamp which was applied repetitively, forming a larger pattern.
UBL OR. 650

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