(Q29044)
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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: 256 leaves : non-European laid paper, illuminations ; 210 x 131 (158 x 81) mm, bound to 219 x 137 mm
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Manuscript codex.
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Layout: 18 long lines; border-ruled. Catchwords every verso, lower left.
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Script: Written in naskh in black ink; pointed, vocalized.
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Decoration: Gold and polychrome (blue, green, red, orange) illuminated double-page first opening (f. 1v-2r). Textblock border ruled in red, gold, blue; page-opening frame ruled in black. Decorative motif of gold medallion with blue floriate sprays and finials appear diagonally in the upper outer corner of each page, connecting the two sets of rules. More elaborate versions of the medallion...
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Origin: Item is undated. Likely copied in Iran or Turkey in the 18th or 19th century.
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Shelfmark: MS Or 248.
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Former shelfmark: MS X893.7 K84 I118.
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Customs stamp solar dated 1312/1934 (f. 1r, 255v). Owner's notes possibly dated 1241 (1825) (f. 1r).
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2 February 2024
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2 February 2024
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