Lot Essay
This famous classical poem in praise of the Prophet is often read by Muslims at times of sickness.
MAMLUK EGYPT OR SYRIA, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
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Muhammad b. Sa'id al-Busiri (d. AH 694/1294 AD): al Kawakib al-Durriyah fi Madh Khair al-Bariyah
Mamluk Egypt or Syria, 15th/16th Century
Devotional poetry, Arabic manuscript on paper, 28ff. with 12ll. of black naskh, the first line of each verse in double size, the fifth line written on the diagonal, gold and blue rosettes, opening gold and blue illuminated folio, following introductory bifolio with dedication to Fakir al-Din, Wazir al-Mulk, staining and restorations, in later Ottoman maroon morocco binding and flap with gold stamped medallion
Folio 9 5/8 x 6 3/8in. (24.5 x 16.5cm.)
Mamluk Egypt or Syria, 15th/16th Century
Devotional poetry, Arabic manuscript on paper, 28ff. with 12ll. of black naskh, the first line of each verse in double size, the fifth line written on the diagonal, gold and blue rosettes, opening gold and blue illuminated folio, following introductory bifolio with dedication to Fakir al-Din, Wazir al-Mulk, staining and restorations, in later Ottoman maroon morocco binding and flap with gold stamped medallion
Folio 9 5/8 x 6 3/8in. (24.5 x 16.5cm.)