An Arabic manuscript on paper consisting of 28 pages with 15 lines on each page, arranged in two columns and written in black 'Naskh' script. Decorated with a gilt border, the opening bifolio with royal blue and gilt decoration. The book consists of 37 drawings. 

 

The book describes the stars in poetic verses. It's attributed to Abu Ali, the son of the well-known astronomer Abu al-Hussein Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (d. 376 AH), author of the 'Suwar al-Kawabiyya'. Its author gifted it to the Shahanshah, the brother of His Excellency Fakhrallah.  

 

Ref.: The Metropolitan Museum, New York, Accession Number 13.160.10

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An Arabic manuscript on paper consisting of 28 pages with 15 lines on each page, arranged in two columns and written in black 'Naskh' script. Decorated with a gilt border, the opening bifolio with royal blue and gilt decoration. The book consists of 37 drawings. 

 

The book describes the stars in poetic verses. It's attributed to Abu Ali, the son of the well-known astronomer Abu al-Hussein Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (d. 376 AH), author of the 'Suwar al-Kawabiyya'. Its author gifted it to the Shahanshah, the brother of His Excellency Fakhrallah.  

 

Ref.: The Metropolitan Museum, New York, Accession Number 13.160.10

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An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)

An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)

This piece has been sold on 14.06.2023
Hammer price: € 1,100

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An antique Astrological manuscript, probably 19th/20th century. 

An Arabic manuscript on paper consisting of 28 pages with 15 lines on each page, arranged in two columns and written in black 'Naskh' script. Decorated with a gilt border, the opening bifolio with royal blue and gilt decoration. The book consists of 37 drawings. 

 

The book describes the stars in poetic verses. It's attributed to Abu Ali, the son of the well-known astronomer Abu al-Hussein Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (d. 376 AH), author of the 'Suwar al-Kawabiyya'. Its author gifted it to the Shahanshah, the brother of His Excellency Fakhrallah.  

 

Ref.: The Metropolitan Museum, New York, Accession Number 13.160.10

Product details
Title

An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
Width/depth

13 cm
Height

21 cm
Auction date

14/06/2023 - 14/06/2023
Hammer price (total price)

€ 1,375
Lot number

193
Lot ID

19319

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An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)
An antique Astrological book, probably 19th/20th C. (W:13 x H:21 cm)

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