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A poem in praise of the Prophet , Mamluk, PROBABLY EGYPT OR THE YEMEN, Dated A.H. 932 / A.D. 1526
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
Arabic manuscript on cream-coloured paper, 28 leaves, approximately 15 lines to the page, first, fifth and ninth lines of each page written in bold muhaqqaq script in black ink, 9 lines written in smaller naskhi script in red and 3 lines written diagonally in thuluth script in blue, interlinear and intercolumnar double rules in orange, text interspersed with large gold rosettes decorated with alternating orange and blue dots, inner margins ruled in orange, catchwords, illuminated title-page with a shamsa incorporating the full name of the author, side panel with an inscription written in gold gives the name of a Bahmani ruler, brown morocco with stamped paper overlay decorated with floral motifs, with flap
Condition
minor staining and rubbing, ink colour strong, overall good condition, as viewed.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
The qasidah of Jamal al-Din Muhammad ibn 'Abdallah al-Busiri
Commissioned by Sultan Shihab al-Din Ahmad III [son of Mahmud] (924-27/1518-1521), the Bahmani ruler of the Deccan.
Copied by Abu'l-Barakat ibn al-Sharif al-Zayn ibn Abi Sultan.
Dated: The end of Rabi' al-thani 932 (13 February 1526).
This manuscript might have been in the library of the Bahmani ruler of the Deccan, Sultan Shihab al-Din Ahmad III (924-27/1518-1521).