Rihal

Object

Book holder

Production date

1986

Object number

1987.132

Physical Description

Rihal - a wooden holder for the Quran. This hand-carved, folding book holder is frequently a feature in Pakistani Muslim homes. This rihal was purchased for the museum at a bazaar in Lahore, Pakistan by a Hackney resident.

Associated Place

Pakistan (Place)

Material

Wood

Dimension

height (Whole): 199mm
width (whole): 415mm
depth (whole): 10mm

On display?

Yes