(Q28996)
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Smith, David Eugene, 1860-1944
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between 1700 and 1850?].
18. century
19. century
1700
1850
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Extent: 304 leaves : laid paper, illuminations ; 175 x 115 (120 x 63) mm, bound to 175 x 125 x 37 mm.
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Manuscript codex.
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Foliation: Modern foliation added in pencil, upper left recto; catchwords every verso, lower left.
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Layout: 15 long lines; border-ruled.
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Script: Written in naskh in black ink; pointed, vocalized.
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Decoration: Textblock is border-ruled in gold, black, red. First opening has dual-page illumination in gold, pink, blue with text in round medallion. Marginal medallions in vivid colors appear throughout and mark text divisions. Gold roundels with yellow and red dots mark verse endings. Sūrah headings in white ink on gold background. Readings in red.
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Origin: Item is not dated, but likely copied in the 18th or first half of the 19th century.
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Shelfmark: MS Or 179.
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Former shelfmark: MS X893.7 K84 I138.
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2 February 2024
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2 February 2024
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