Author
Ulugh Beg, 1394-1449. Elagh Bey, 1449-1394.
Author Original
الغ بيگ،
Publication Date
1836
Subject
Astronomy, Arab > Tables > Early works to 1800. Astronomy, Medieval > Tables > Early works to 1800. Islamic calendar. Manuscripts, Persian.
Type
Document
Language
Persian
Digital
No
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
194 foliated leaves : paper, tables ; 245 x 155 (205 x 120) mm, bound to 255 x 165 mm manuscript
Library
Columbia University Libraries
Library Asset ID
Call Number: MS Or 1
Record ID
14441782
Library Location
Online
Date
1836
Notes
Manuscript codex. Title provided by cataloger. Layout: 24-32 long lines; border-ruled in red. Script: Written in nastaʻlīq in black ink; pointed. Decoration: Some diagrams in red; numerous tables in red and black; textblock border-ruled in double red; rubrications in red. Origin: Copy completed in 1252 AH (f. 184v). Shelfmark: MS Or 1. Also available as a digital facsimile. Gift of David Eugene Smith, 1931-1934. Quarter covers with red spine and corners; marbled paper sides with matching marbled paper doublure and endleaves.
Sample Text
Copy of the astronomical tables of Ulugh Beg with instructions on calendar conversions, stars and their positions.
Ayrıca Şu Başlıklar Altında
Smith, David Eugene, 1860-1944, former owner, donor. Muslim World Manuscripts (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
WorldCat
https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1134993307
