Author
Surkhāb. Magenta
Author Original
سرخاب
Publication Date
1528
Subject
Geomancy > Islamic countries > Early works to 1800. Manuscripts, Persian.
Type
kitap
Language
Persian
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
63 foliated leaves : paper, illustrations ; 225 x 155 (175 x 110) mm manuscript.
Library
Columbia University Libraries
Record ID
13892500
Library Location
Online
Date
1528
Notes
Manuscript codex. Title from note on f. 1r. Layout: 17 long lines with extensive marginalia and numerous tables. Foliation: Foliated in Hindu-Arabic numerals, upper left recto; catchwords most versos, lower left. Script: Written in taʻlīq in black ink. Decoration: Headings, geomantic symbols, and overlines in red; tables in red and black. Origin: Copied in 936 AH, according to the colophon (f. 63r). Shelfmark: MS Or 39. Gift of David Eugene Smith, 1931-1934. Not bound, loose in Western paper wrapper.
Sample Text
On geomancy; stated to be transmitted from sayings of the prophet Daniel (f. 2r); numerous tables and inserts.
Erişim ve Kullanım
Digital version available with no restrictions
Ayrıca Şu Başlıklar Altında
Smith, David Eugene, 1860-1944, former owner. Muslim World Manuscripts (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
WorldCat
https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1102812999