[Astronomical tables].
Description
- Related Names
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Plimpton, George A. (George Arthur), 1855-1936, former owner.
Sharīf al-Ḥusaynī, active 1698, scribe.
Muslim World Manuscripts (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
- Language(s)
- Arabic
- Published
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1698.
- Subjects
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Manuscripts, Arabic
Islamic calendar
Calendars
Astronomy, Arab
Astronomy
Manuscripts, Arabic.
Islamic calendar > Islamic calendar / Early works to 1800.
Calendars > Calendars / Early works to 1800.
Astronomy, Arab > Astronomy, Arab / Early works to 1800.
Astronomy > Astronomy / Tables > Astronomy / Tables / Early works to 1800.
New York (State) > New York (State) / New York
Tables
Early works
Tables (documents)
Manuscripts (documents)
Codices (bound manuscripts)
- Summary
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Set of astronomical tables preceded by explanations of calendar systems and discussion of astronomical observations; some pages are tinted blue or yellow; tables foliated in ink (f. 1-91, ii, 92).
- Note
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Shelfmark: MS Or 291.
Origin: Copy completed in 1109 A.H. (1698 C.E.) by Sharīf al-Ḥusaynī (f. 125v).
Decoration: Headpiece in gold (f. 1v); rubrications in red.
Script: Written in naskh in black ink; pointed.
Layout: Written in 23 long lines; tables in 16 double rows; catchwords each verso, lower left.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Manuscript codex.
Also available as a digital facsimile.
Formerly owned by George Arthur Plimpton (bookplate inside front cover).
- Physical Description
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ii, 126, i leaves :
paper ;
180 x 110 (115 x 70) mm, bound to 179 x 106 x 21 mm
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Full view 1698 | Columbia University |