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Paper Manuscript Inscribed in Arabic
Islamic Period, 9th Century AD
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Chicago, United States
Arabian Nights, light brown fragment, 2 joined folios, 6 distinct entries, main on alf lailah wa laylah or "thousand night" fragment including formulas of legal testimony dated Safar AH 166/October AD 879
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Details
- Title: Paper Manuscript Inscribed in Arabic
- Date Created: Islamic Period, 9th Century AD
- Physical Location: Chicago, IL
- Location Created: Egypt
- Physical Dimensions: 24.2 x 13 cm
- Provenance: Purchased by J. Pullen in 1947
- Type: Manuscript
- Rights: © ISAC Museum
- External Link: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, ISACM E17618, D. 19246
- Medium: Paper (Botanical)
- Photographer: Anna R. Ressman
- Photograph Registration Number: D. 19246
- Object Registration Number: ISACM E17618
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