Or. 2284 (University Library, Cambridge University)

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Summary of Contents: A text on erotology with numerous coloured illustrations. The first four positions are attached with āsans. Then there are images that describe the text above and below the cartouche titled ‘JALSE’ but they are under a larger classificatory umbrella of ‘shakal’. Then with chapter 18 the narrative change to Ḥikāyat or stories with accompanying images. There are chapters on aphrodisiacs and medicines too.

Author: Hingu Jan

Title: Khulāsāt al-'aish

Title: خلاصات العیش

Language(s): Persian

Physical Description

Form: codex

Dimensions (leaf): × cm.

Layout

Hand(s)

Written by Sheikh Hingu Jan in Black ink

Decoration

illustrations of coital positions

Additions:

Binding

Red leather with golden framing

Accompanying Material

Book accompanied by leather satchel

History

Origin: Written for Bahadur The sixth month of Muharram al-ḥarām 1283 Hijri or May 1886 in the Gregorian calendar.; Ethiopia.

Provenance and Acquisition

Ethiopia

Presented by Walter Sibbald Adie, M.A., I.C.S. on 30 November 1931.

Record Sources

Description provided by Sonia Wigh

Availability

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Funding of Cataloguing

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