Leaf, c.1800
Scope and Content
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
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
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu