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Leaf, c.1800

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of a single leaf from a manuscript copy of the Qur'an, the book of Islam. The text, in Arabic, commences with a fragment of verse 16 of Surat-al-Fath, "The Victory" (Sura 48); continues with the the entirety of versus 17-29; and ends with the entirety of verses 1-2 (and a fragment of verse 3) of Surat-al-Hujarat, "The Dwellings" (Sura 49). The leaf is said to date from the late 18th or early 19th century and to have originated possibly from the Kashmir region. According to documentation received with the item, "The calligraphy appears to be Nashki script (in black) with orthographic signs in red. The leaf is embellished with gold leaf." The leaf is accompanied by a typescript translation.

Dates

  • c.1800

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials in the collection are in Arabic.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308