Cover of [Ḥadīth]

[Ḥadīth]

Author: Darwīsh 'Alī, calligrapher

1 sheet : illuminations ; 28 x 22 cm
1 sheet : 28 x 22 cm
Manuscript
Calligraphy, title devised by cataloger, Inscription of a Ḥadīth
4 lines in the sheet, vocalized, separating marks
Comprising an upper line in large and bold black thuluth script, 3 lines below in neat Naskh script, contains prophet's sayings
Calligrapher's name from back of the calligraphy
Contains gold and polychrome roundel verse markers, floral illuminated in gilt around the inscription, the main text panel bordered with two illuminated cartouches, laid down on card between brown and gold frames, marbled paper borders

Subjects: Calligraphy -- Specimens.; Hadith -- Texts.; Turkey -- History -- Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918.; McGill University Library Digitized Title; Arabic Calligraphy Project; Calligraphy -- Specimens; Hadith -- Texts; Calligraphy; Hadith; Turkey -- History -- Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918; Turkey

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