(Q57421)
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Illuminated manuscripts--Islamic countries--19th century
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Headpieces (layout features)--Islamic countries--19th century
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Manuscripts, Persian--19th century
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Sanāʼī al-Ghaznavī, Abū al-Majd Majdūd ibn Ādam, -approximately 1150. Ḥadīqat al-ḥaqīqah wa-sharīʻat al-ṭarīqah
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Manuscripts, Persian--New Jersey--Princeton
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1856?
19. century
1856
1857
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Extent: 68 leaves : paper ; 209 x 145 (132 x 74) mm. bound to 212 x 147 mm.
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Ms. codex.
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On inner back cover: Label reading "12047" in Western script.
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Ms. erroneously foliated beginning on the second folio; record follows erroneous foliation.
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Physical description: 9 lines per page, in two columns; written in elegant shikastah in black on heavy, glazed paper. Text and columns framed in black and gold with gold-sprinkled background and similar outer marginal frame. Headings in red or blue. Light staining; otherwise in excellent condition.
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Decoration: Very well-executed illuminated ʻunwān on fol. ib, primarily in gold with blue and red floral and arabesque pattern. Basmalah in red and set within a cloud on gold ground. Text on fol. ib-1a set within gold-sprinkled clouds on gold ground; space between columns filled with gold floral/foliar pattern.
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Origin: Dated 1273 H. [1856 or 7] (fol. 67a).
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11 November 2024
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11 November 2024
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