Lot Essay
This is a Turkish translation of an original Arabic work by Sheikh Muhammad ibn Muzaffar al-Ma'di. The text is embellished with erotic poetry and anecdotes.
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OTTOMAN TURKEY OR PROVINCES, 19TH CENTURY
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Ruju' al-shaikh ila sabah fi al-quwwah 'ala al-bah
Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, 19th Century
On sex, Turksih manuscript on green, blue, ivory and pink paper, 68ff. with 19ll. of black naskh within gold rules, gold and polychrome illuminated heading, simple gold floral illumination throughout text, light water staining and marginal notation, in maroon morocco binding with paper overlay
Folio 8.3/8 x 5in. (21 x 13.2cm.)
Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, 19th Century
On sex, Turksih manuscript on green, blue, ivory and pink paper, 68ff. with 19ll. of black naskh within gold rules, gold and polychrome illuminated heading, simple gold floral illumination throughout text, light water staining and marginal notation, in maroon morocco binding with paper overlay
Folio 8.3/8 x 5in. (21 x 13.2cm.)