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Or 3491

Record Id:

032-003616276

Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:

032-003616276

MDARK:

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LARK:

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Format:

ISAD(G)

Reference (shelfmark):

Or 3491

Title:

Makhzan al-asrār - مخزن الاسرار

Scope & Content:

A didactic poem in imitation of Niẓāmī’s Persian didactic Makhzan al-asrār. This copy differs considerably from the one found in Add MS 7914. In addition to lines added or omitted between the two texts, the order of the contents is also considerably different. A portion of the prologue, corresponding to ff 123r-124r in Add MS 7914, is found in an abridged format at the end of this manuscript.

There are also two lacunae, apparently due to the loss of some of the folios. The first consists of the eulogy of Sultan Iskender (ff 121r-123r in Add MS 7914). The second corresponds with ff 129r-133v in the latter manuscript and comprises the anecdote of Sulayman and the handful of clay, and the story of Sultan Mahmud and the old hermit.

From what remains of the colophon, we can see that this particular manuscript was copied by Ḥaydar Ṭalba.

This item features six illustrations covering nearly the entirety of the page, in Persian style (ff 2v, 8r, 11r, 20v, 24v, 27v). It features a detailed unvan, as well as illuminated borders and headings. The illustrations are mounted on tinted paper, alternately red, blue and green, with designs of flowers and animals in gold.

This volume was copied in Iran in the 10th century AH (16th century CE).

Collection Area:

Oriental Manuscripts

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032-003616276

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not applicable

Hierarchy:

032-003616276

Container:

not applicable

Record Type (Level):

Fonds

Extent:

1 text, 33 ff

Digitised Content:

Languages:

Chagatai

Scripts:

Arabic (nastaliq Variant)

Start Date:

1500

End Date:

1599

Date Range:

16th century

Calendar:

Gregorian

Era:

Place of Origin:

Iran

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Physical Characteristics:

Materials : Paper, some of which is tinted red, blue or green

Foliation : Western, 33 ff

Dimensions : 240 mm x 150 mm

Ruling : some borders and headings featured with illumination

Script : Nastaliq

Ink: Black ink, with considerable use of gold

Custodial History:

Two ownership seals are found on f 33r. They are partially faded and contain the names 'Alam Ali [set ve vahid?].

Source of Acquisition:

Acquired from the collection of Sidney Churchill.

Material Type:

Archives and Manuscripts

Legal Status:

Not Public Record(s)

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