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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Or 16915 Digitised Content Platform BL Digitised Manuscripts (2024-)

1. Or 16915

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 16915
Title:
Quran
Scope & Content:
Qur’ān, in Arabic, a fine illuminated copy from Aceh. Contents: f.1v, a prayer for the prophet and other notables, and a mnemonic poem (nazam) made up of the first words of each juz’; ff.2v-255r, text of the Qur’an; f.255v, a prayer on completion of the Qur’an. Text frames are ruled lines of r...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
Early 19th century
Extent:
255 folios

2. Or 16915, ff iv-x

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 16915, ff iv-x
Title:
Binding for a Qur’ān
Scope & Content:
Loose full Islamic brown leather cover with envelope flap and stamped borders and medallions, dimensions 335 x 620 mm.
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Arabic
Date Range:
early 19th century
Extent:

Islamic brown leather cover

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