Manuscript

E16309

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E16309
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt
Date Made 1030-1035 CE
Section Egyptian
Materials Vellum | Ink
Iconography Marriage Contract
Inscription Language Arabic Language
Description

Arabic document (marriage contract?) on vellum, badly damaged. Hussain ibn Muhammed, the woman's uncle, and Ahmad ibn Hasan (the groom?), are mentioned in connection with the dowry (mahr) he is to pay immediately. Ten dinars are also mentioned. No diacritical points. (S.L. Skoss)

Length 31.3 cm
Width 40 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Prof. Moritz; subscription of Mrs. C. C. Harrison, 1911
Other Number DV 27 - Other Number

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