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Abu ‘Abdallah Muhammad ibn Isma’il ibn Ibrahim al-Bukhari al-Ju’fi (d.870 AD), Al-Jami’ al-Sahih (a canonical collection of traditions), vol.I, Egypt, Mamluk, circa 1412-21
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper - bound manuscript
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, 201 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 19 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink, keywords picked out in red ink, headings (bab) in gold or blue ink, f.1a with gold and polychrome illuminated frontispiece, in brown stamped leather binding
Condition
In generally good condition, rebound, the margins with several annotations and comments, Arabic numerals written in pencil on the upper outer corner, rubbing and staining, the binding restored
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The illuminated frontispiece gives the name of al-Malik al-Mu’ayyad (r.1412-21). Al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh came to power in 1412, after defeating Nawruz in Syria and the Turcomans in southern Anatolia. Despite his brief reign, which ended in 1421 after a period of illness, he was a great patron of the arts. His funerary complex in Cairo (built 1415-20) included a vast madrasah for Sufi students and a massive library, headed by the son of Muhammad al-Barizi, the Sultan’s private secretary (Behrens-Abouseif 2007, p.239-241). For additional information about al-Bukhari and the Al-Jami’ al-Sahih see lots 8 and 54.