Princeton University, Islamic Manuscripts Third Series no. 223

Metadata

DS ID:

DS13827

Shelfmark:

Islamic Manuscripts Third Series no. 223

Title:

Risālat al-muʻammá

Date:

1510-1600

sixteenth century (dates CE) AAT

Physical Description:

Extent: 80] p. (9 lines), bound ; 19 cm.

Note:

Text begins on p. 2.
Page 7 bears a marginal notation in gold, reading: Sulṭān Bāyazīd Khān khallida Allāh mulkah.
Page 80 bears two lines of text in a different hand.
Ms. in nastaliq script on glazed paper. 18.2 x 12.7 cm. Text area framed by ruled gilt border. Illuminated ʻunwān in blue and gold. Headings, keywords and most marginal notation in red ink. Catchwords; text unvocalized. Very little marginalia.
Paper is glazed, laid stock. Slight discoloration. Pervasive water stain along outer edges and extending into text area. Paper repairs to outermost leaves. Very minor worm damage. Partial edge title suggests text was excised from a larger work.
Binding is recent quarter leather. Spine black; covers are marbled paper.
AM 1993-168. Purchased from Arabica/Islamic, Special List 273, June 30, 1993.

Keyword:

Early works

Manuscripts, Persian

Riddles, Persian

Institutional Record:

https://catalog.princeton.edu/catalog/9930604553506421

Holding Institution:

Princeton University