RSPA 74 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
India Office Library
Jones Collection
Royal Society Arabic and Persian
Persian translation of the Srī Bhāgavat in one volume
Contents
1 copy of Srī Bhāgavat
Language(s): Persian
The names in the colophon have been partrially effaced.
On f1r, Jones has written "Sri Bhāgavad".
There are two seals on f1r, both bearing the name Nūr al-Dīn Muḥammad Walad-i ʿAlī al-Shā[h?].
Two miniatures: f1v and f149v.
Physical Description
European numerals in pencil.
Condition
Excellent condition. Supports and guards. Minor discolouration.
Layout
Hand(s)
Rough black ink nastaʿlīq with frequent rubrications.
Decoration
Binding
Standard India Office half leather binding with wine-coloured marbled endpapers.
Accompanying Material
History
Provenance and Acquisition
RSPA 1-118 were presented to the Royal Society in January 1792 by Sir William and Lady Jones. This manuscript was presented by Lady Jones.
The Royal Society's collection of 280 Persian and Arabic, and 86 Sanskrit manuscripts were transferred to the India Office Library in 1876.
1876
India Office Library
Record Sources
Availability
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