Makhzan al-asrar
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Title
Makhzan al-asrar
Names
Haydar Tilbe, active 14th century-15th century (Author)
Sultan 'Ali Ya'qubi, active 15th century (Artist)
Date / Origin
Date Created: 1478
Library Location
Spencer Collection
Shelf locator: Spencer Coll. Persian MS. 41
Genres
Manuscripts
Miniatures (Illuminations)
Notes
Citation/Reference: Schmitz II, 1
Physical Description
Extent: 35 folios. 18 x 10.8 cm, rules 11.9 x 5.9 cm. 11 lines. 2 columns.
Abstract
"Makhzan al-asrar" by Haydar, Talbah (fl. ninth/fifteenth century). In Chaghatai. Copied 25 Jamada I 883/24 August 1478, probably in Tabriz for Abu al-Muzaffar Ya'qub Bahadur Khan by Sultan Ali Ya'qubi. Fine waxed Chinese, dyed robin's-egg blue, speckled with gold, and painted with Chinese landscapes, flowering trees, and birds in gold.
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Identifiers
TMS Object Number: Spencer Coll. Persian MS 41
TMS ID: 108750
Photo Order: 66705
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 00260040-6a13-013d-f0cc-0242ac110004
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