[Ḥadīth]

1 sheet ; 33 x 27 cm
Manuscript
Calligraphy, title devised by cataloger, Inscription of a Ḥadīth
8 lines in the sheet, vocalized, separating marks
Comprising an upper line in large and bold black thuluth script, remaining 5 lines below in neat Naskh script, contains prophet's sayings
Acquired from the private collection of Aḥmad Najīb Pāshā in 1296 / 1288
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 illuminated floral blue and gold frames, pink 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