abu dervish: Ancient Manuscript Review 156 : Antique Ottoman Talismanic Booklet ( 1130 AH / 1717 C.E)

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Friday, March 20, 2015

Ancient Manuscript Review 156 : Antique Ottoman Talismanic Booklet ( 1130 AH / 1717 C.E)

This is a small manuscript on various Talismanic written in an old Turkish & Arabic languages. Acquired from Istanbul Bazaar in Turkey. No colophone however there is a page narrated an event and dated 1130 AH which is equivalent to 1717 C.E, hence the writing of this manuscript must have been earlier.

Manuscript Specs

Item : Antique Ottoman Manuscript
Content : Islamic prayer, Talisman & selected Quranic verses
Dim : 140mm x 95mm
Date :1130 AH ( 1717CE)
Copyist : anonymous
Origin : Turkey
Calligraphy : Naskh , Ruqah & Thuluth
Design : Some pages beautifully decorated with Talismanic Circle
Purchased Price :US