Details

Subject(s)

• Manuscripts, Arabic—New Jersey—Princeton [Browse]

Summary note

Text is Sūra I of the Qurʾān. Verso bears waqf dedication in Ottoman Turkish. Mentions the city of Joning, Albania.

Notes

• Qurʾān text accompanied by an English translation by N. Faris.
• Ms. in naskhī script on glazed European paper. 28.4 x 17.7 cm. Text fully vocalized. Illuminated recto in green, blue, yellow, gold, and red. Āyahs terminate in gilt disc. Text area bordered on either side by vine motif on blue background.
• Paper is slightly discolored at edges; various stains. Several minor tears and holes. Paper is slightly acidic.

Provenance

AM 17203.

OCLC

424637329

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