Manuscript
late 12th century (made)
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One of three fragments of a Naskhi manuscript with drawings on the back of figures on horseback
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | manuscript with opaque colour wash on reverse |
| Brief description | One of three fragments of a manuscript inscribed in Arabic (Nashki). Late Fatimid or early Ayyubid dynasties, late 13th century. On the back, a wash drawing in an antique style, probably more recent in date, showing figures on horseback. |
| Physical description | One of three fragments of a Naskhi manuscript with drawings on the back of figures on horseback |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1942, London: HMSO, 1955. |
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| Accession number | E.205:1-1942 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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