Illustrated Manuscript of the Dala'il al-Khayrat (The Ways of Edification) of al-Jazuli

late 18th century

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Object Label

White and red limestone breccia consists of limestone fragments in a red matrix of hematite and carbonate. Although the stone was available throughout Upper Egypt, craftsmen used it for vessels only during the Predynastic era, the early Eighteenth Dynasty, and the Roman occupation. This vessel can be precisely dated because its shape is very similar to that of another kohl pot inscribed for Queen Ahmose-Nofretary, chief wife of King Ahmose.

Caption

Illustrated Manuscript of the Dala'il al-Khayrat (The Ways of Edification) of al-Jazuli, late 18th century. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; tooled and gilded leather binding, 6 3/8 x 4 1/8 in. (16.2 x 10.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson, 71.49.1. No known copyright restrictions (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 71.49.1_view01_PS11.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Illustrated Manuscript of the Dala'il al-Khayrat (The Ways of Edification) of al-Jazuli

Date

late 18th century

Dynasty

Ottoman

Period

Ottoman

Geography

Place made: Turkey

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; tooled and gilded leather binding

Classification

Book

Dimensions

6 3/8 x 4 1/8 in. (16.2 x 10.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson

Accession Number

71.49.1

Rights

No known copyright restrictions

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