MS Arabic 191

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1855 A.D
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MS Arabic 191. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

Book I of one of the most important medical manuscripts from the 10th century by Iranian physician 'Ali ibn al-'Abbas al-Majusi. Includes ten treatises.

Publication/Creation

1855 A.D.

Physical description

Material: paper; leaf dimensions: diameter 153mm, length 280mm; written dimensions: diameter 110mm, length 215mm

Acquisition note

Bought from Dahdah Mousalli in Damascus, Syria through Capt. Saint. Bought in 29 November 1933. Bought alongside 60 manuscripts for a total of £40.

Hand note

Script: Nastaliq Ink: Scribe: Muhammad Asad

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