Or 15581 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)

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Oriental Manuscripts

Historical anecdotes

1 copy of Kalām al-mulūk by Yūsuf Lāhījī

A collection of historical anecdotes compiled by Yūsuf Lāhījī and dedicated (see f. 3r) to Fatḥ ‘Alī Shah Qājār (reg. 1212-50/1797-1834). Includes numerous narratives relating to the Imams and scholars of the Shī‘a and to renowned saints.

Other contents: f. 340v, notes of financial transactions, with dates.

Undated.

Language(s): Persian

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Physical Description

Form: codex

Extent: 340 ff.

Dimensions (leaf): 203 × 207 mm.

Hand(s)

Large clear nastaʿlīq

Decoration

Headings, rubrics and Arabic quotations in red. Text frames: black, gold, black, black, gold, black, blue; black,gold, black. Good illuminated heading, f. 1v. Interlinear and marginal gilding, f. 1v-2r.

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Binding

Original reddish brown goatskin binding with plain margin lines.

History

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Provenance and Acquisition

1999-10-14

Acquired at Sotheby's sale 14 Oct. 1999, Lot 530

Record Sources

Based on unpublished description in M.I. Waley, Catalogue of Persian Manuscripts acquired 2000-2014.

Availability

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