Persian calligraphy and illustration album (DS6673) (Q29356)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library (14734628, X8928 M31)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Persian calligraphy and illustration album (DS6673) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library (14734628, X8928 M31) |
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Ibn Muḥammad Riz̤ā Muḥammad, active 1716
ابن محمد رضا محمد، active 1716
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Ḥājī Muḥammad Ḥasanī, active 1658
حاجى محمد حسنى، active 1658
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Tabrīzī, Ḥusayn
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Reinhardt, Carl, 1856-1903
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Illumination of books and manuscripts, Iranian--Specimens
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Illumination of books and manuscripts, Iranian
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Calligraphy, Persian--Early works to 1800
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1650-1750?
17. century
18. century
1650
1750
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Extent: 17 leaves : paper, illustrations, illuminations ; 240 x 155 mm, bound to 240 x 164 mm
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Manuscript codex.
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Layout: Various layouts, each work framed and mounted on an orange leaf.
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Script: Written chiefly in nastaʻlīq with some samples in shikastah.
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Decoration: 14 illustrations using different techniques and 16 calligraphic panels framed in either purple or brown and mounted on reddish-orange leaves. The illustrations include four battle scenes (f. 4v, 5r, 7v, 15r), five depictions of single individuals (f. 8r, 11v, 13v-14v), two drawings of animals (f. 16v, 17r), a flower (f. 12r), and two illustrated scenes from stories (f. 9v-10r).
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Origin: Components produced at different times and by different artists; probably compiled as an album in the 19th century. Two calligraphic works are signed and dated: 1) Ibn Muḥammad Riz̤ā Muḥammad, dated 1128 AH [1716 CE] (f. 9r) and 2) Ḥājī Muḥammad Ḥasanī, dated 1069 AH [1658 CE] (f. 11r). A third work is signed [Ḥus]ayn al-Tabrīzī (f. 8v).
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Shelfmark: X892.8 M31.
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Owner's stamp on f. 12v.
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Formerly owned by Carl Reinhardt; purchased from his estate.
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2 February 2024
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2 February 2024
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