MS Arabic 195
| Title | MS Arabic 195 |
|---|---|
| Type | Book |
| Language | Arabic |
| Digital | Yes |
| Manuscript | No |
| Library: | Wellcome Collection museum and library |
| Record ID | xvd77ubb |
| Notes | Book I of one of the most important medical manuscripts from the 10th century by Iranian physician 'Ali ibn al-'Abbas al-Majusi, written for King 'Adud al-Dawla. Includes treatises one to five inclusive. | Bought from Murad Baroody in Beyrouth, Lebanon for £4. Bought alongside 22 other manuscripts. Accessioned 12th March 1915. | Known owners: Husain bin Mustafa (1652 A.D.), 'Umar 'Abd al-Baqi (1679 A.D.), Hanna, a physician of Aleppo (1703 A.D.), Yusuf, a physician and son of Hanna, a physician (1744 A.D.), and Aspir son of Yusuf (1779 A.D.). Last three owners seem to represent three generations of one family of physicians. Another owner's entry is Husain bin 'Uthman. |
| El notu | Script: Naskh Ink: Black and red Scribe: Hanna, a physician |
