Bookrest

URN: CH0029

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About the artefact

Simple name (Somali)

Rixli/ Raxli/ Kitaab Saar (Function)

Simple name (English)

Bookrest

Measurements

0 mm (D)

38 (ext); 19 mm (L)

22 (ext): 38 mm (W)

19 (ext); 3 mm (H)

Material

Wood with metal inlay

A bookrest with inlaid decoration, hinged so it folds flat when not in use. Typically a rixli would be used to hold the Quran to prevent it from touching the floor, this is considered sinful due to its holy nature to Muslims.

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