(Q29032)
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Smith, David Eugene, 1860-1944
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between 1700 and 1899?
18. century
19. century
1700
1899
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Extent: 8 leaves : laid paper with watermarks ; 250 x 182 (192 x 124) mm
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Manuscript codex.
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Layout: 15 long lines.
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Script: Written in maghribi with some imitation of kufic in black ink; pointed, vocalized.
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Decoration: Rubrications in red: sūrah headings, readings, some vocalization. Other blue and yellow dots also appear throughout.
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Origin: Item is undated. Likely copied in North Africa in the 18th or 19th century.
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Note written on front wrapper: "Complete copy of the Koran. Manuscript. Written about 1800 A.D. Had been 99 years in the Biskra mosque, since the French occupation."
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Shelfmark: MS Or 238.
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2 February 2024
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2 February 2024
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