| Order number: |
PP MS 95, Box 9
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| Summary: |
Verses of poetry [in Nastaliq script] in praise of Imam Ali and longing to see the beloved (perhaps the Mahdi). Illuminated with gold and blue, red and pink floral designs. Signed: Mohammad Hashim. [The Mahdi is the prophesied redeemer of Islam who will rule for seven, nine or nineteen years- (according to various interpretations) before the Day of Judgment (yawm al-qiyamah / literally, the Day of Resurrection) and will rid the world of evil]. Painted on paper (gold and blue, red and pink floral designs). 1 sheet. Dimension: 430 x 285 cm
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| Previous numbers: |
SOASAW 2011.0245.01
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| Extent: |
1 piece
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| Note: |
Removed from wooden frame (painted gold) by SOAS Brunei Gallery staff before transfer to SOAS Library
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| Custodial history: |
Following its donation to SOAS by the Fereydoun Djam Charitable Trust in 2011, this item was held in the SOAS Brunei Gallery art collection between 2011-2015 [Reference: SOASAW 2011.0245.01] |
| Access status: |
Restrictions apply
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| Access conditions: |
Open access. However, due to the format of the item, please contact SOAS Library in advance of your visit.
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| Language: |
Persian
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| Scripts: |
Arabic (Nastaliq variant)
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| Format: |
Archive
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