Iskandarnāmah
- Holding institution:
- Library of Congress
- Data provider:
- Library of Congress
- Title:
- Iskandarnāmah
- Date:
- 18??
- Description:
- Manuscript. Persian. Title from colophon. Name of scribe not indicated. Written in India. Papaer; thick unpolished Indian paper; some pages colored pink; text within ruled border of three fine lines in black and red ink; black ink, section headings in red; numerous marginal and interlinear notes and comments; beginning of the poem on fol. 1b is in a much later hand; 6 leaves of writing at end in various hands; catchwords. Nastaʻliq; 15 lines in written area 18 x 8.5 cm. 1, fol. 1b-226b, 6. Library of Congress. Persian manuscript, M15. Text block separated from binding in separate container; binding is contemporary tan leather in poor condition; no medallions or other decoration. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress website.
- Language:
- Persian
- Type:
- manuscript
- Type (Narrower):
- Manuscripts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- washington (d.c.)
india - Geographic region:
- india
- Format:
- manuscript/mixed material