Author
Abu al-Fadl 'Iyad ibn Musá al-Yahsubi al-Bahili (died 544 AH/AD 1149), Salim al-Rashid
Publication Date
1191 AH/AD 1777 (Ottoman)
Publication Place
Turkey (Place of Origin) -
Subject
Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World, Islamic Manuscripts
Type
Document
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
Folio H: 7 1/16 x W: 4 1/8 in. (18 x 10.5 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.586
Library Location
Not on view
Date
1191 AH/AD 1777 (Ottoman)
Notes
Walters manuscript W.586 is an illuminated copy of the popular work on the duties of Muslims toward the Prophet Muhammad known as al-Shifa' by 'Iyad al-Yahsubi (died 544 AH/AD 1149). According to the colophon, it was completed in 1191 AH/AD 1777 by Salim al-Rashid. The text is written in Turkish Naskh script in black ink with incidentals in red and gold. The dark brown leather binding is contemporary with the manuscript.
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters