Ottoman Islamic Manuscript Hanafi Prayer Book Handwritten Calligraphy Laid Paper


Ottoman Islamic Manuscript Hanafi Prayer Book Handwritten Calligraphy Laid Paper

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Ottoman Islamic Manuscript Hanafi Prayer Book Handwritten Calligraphy Laid Paper:
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function passparaSC(){return location.href.lastIndexOf(\'/\') + 1)) + Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book(a) Ottoman period manuscript, L.17-E.18th CenturyII. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. The leather cover title of manuscript is “GEOGRAPHY,” which was taken (recyled) from another book and used to cover this manuscript. This manuscript is about Islam, “How to Pray in the Best Way,” originally written for an Imam (a religious leader) named Barkawi (1505-1564). This manuscript is rewritten for another Imam, qouting from the original text references (as indicated by the red lines obove the text in the manuscript), probably written in the late 17 to early 18th Centuries.There text is written in Ottoman Turkish. The manuscript may be two books bound in one volume. It is well known in Turkey and Pakistan, in the Hanafi school, one of the four Maddhhab of jurisprudence (schools of law) or fiqh within Sunni Islam.to various cultures in the Ottoman Empire. The manuscript does not have a date, but based on the qualities of the paper it is from the 18th century.The calligraphy is handwritten written in Arabic scripts, utilizing the old Ottoman Turkish language.There are 246 pages, each consisting of 15 lines of calligraphy per page, with commentaries on the margins.Size of each page: ~ 5.5\" x 8\" (14 x 20.3 cm)The calligraphy is executed in black ink, with red headings, punctuation marks and lines.The leather cover has the title in gilt lettering & gilt decoration.III. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. Ottoman period manuscript, L.17-E.18th CenturyIV. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. The manuscript appears to have been recently (and rather poorly) rebound, recycling a leather binding from another book. The pages were over-trimmed (or reduced) crookedly, cutting out some commentaries in the margins and a poor quality choice of paper (& color) for the end the pages as is quite evident in the images. Some pages appear to be missing at the end. Nevertheless, except for some major smearing near the end, the calligraphy is clear & legible.V. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. Ottoman period manuscript, L.17-E.18th CenturyVI. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. Ottoman period manuscript, L.17-E.18th CenturyVII. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. Ottoman period manuscript, L.17-E.18th CenturyVIII.Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. Ottoman period manuscript, L.17-E.18th CenturyIX. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. Ottoman period manuscript, L.17-E.18th CenturyX. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. In transmitted light, the laid papers reveal barely distinguishable watermarks at the center folds.XI. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. In transmitted light, the laid papers reveal barely distinguishable watermarks at the center folds.XII. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. The image at left is a composite of two photos of the watermark taken at centerfold of a bifolium. It appears to be an eagle head facing right (part of an European heraldic or armorial shied?).The laid lines are very heavy, as are the chain lines. The paper is thick & has a stiff parchment-like feel.XIII.Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. The manuscript displays only one type of imported paper, all bearing the same watermark and the same thick parchment-like characteristics throughout. The watermark is really difficult to photograph or to identify by us.Certainly, the historical value of early thick paper is worthy of study for scholars of paper and watermarks.Islamic students and scholars can use it to compare to other dated period manuscripts containing similar watermarks and paper characteristics.XIV. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. Overall, the manuscript is in good readable condition, with age toning, some creased pages, reduced pages, very few small holes and tears. Some pages have smears, and some with later inked markings. The leather binding is tight & holding, with some small stains and exhibiting some shelf wear.XV. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. Islamic scholars and European paper scholars alike, will find this a valuable addition to any study collection.XVI. Ottoman Hanafi Prayer Book1. A valuable addition to any respectable Islamic art, Ottoman history & old paper watermarks collection.XVII.Ottoman Hanafi Prayer BookGREAT GIFT


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Ottoman Islamic Manuscript Hanafi Prayer Book

Ottoman period manuscript, L.17-E.18th Century

 The leather cover title of manuscript is “GEOGRAPHY,” which was taken (recyled) from another book and used to cover this manuscript. This manuscript is about Islam, “How to Pray in the Best Way,” originally written for an Imam (a religious leader) named Barkawi (1505-1564). This manuscript is rewritten for another Imam, qouting from the original text references (as indicated by the red lines obove the text in the manuscript), probably written in the late 17 to early 18th Centuries.

The calligraphy is handwritten written in Arabic scripts, utilizing the old Ottoman Turkish language.


Ottoman Islamic Manuscript Hanafi Prayer Book Handwritten Calligraphy Laid Paper:
$499.99

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