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Kitab Nasihat al-Muluk by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (d. 1111)
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Kitab Nasihat al-Muluk by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (d. 1111)
2960437 Kitab Nasihat al-Muluk by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (d.1111), late 17th - early 18th century (pen & ink on paper) by Moroccan School; 23.2x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book of Counsel for Kings, a manual of advice for rulers, ministers and wise people by this renowned philosopher and mystic, Arabic manuscript on paper. 98ff. plus 14 fly-leaves, each folio with 18ll. of sepia maghribi, with red and green rules, titles in larger red or black maghribi, catchwords, illuminated heading, the opening folio with later notes with date of AH 1151, in brown morocco); Photo eChristies Images; Moroccan, out of copyright
Media ID 22695862
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Advice Arabic Counsel Folio Handwritten Manual North African Page Philosophy
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This print showcases a rare and valuable manuscript known as "Kitab Nasihat al-Muluk" by the esteemed philosopher and mystic, Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali. Created in the late 17th to early 18th century by the Moroccan School, this Arabic manuscript on paper measures 23.2x16.5 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The "Kitab Nasihat al-Muluk" also referred to as "The Book of Counsel for Kings" serves as a comprehensive manual of advice specifically tailored for rulers, ministers, and wise individuals. Its beautifully handwritten pages feature sepia maghribi script with red and green rules, along with titles written in larger red or black maghribi calligraphy. With its intricate illuminated heading and meticulously crafted borders, this manuscript exemplifies the artistry that was prevalent during its time. Each folio contains 18 lines of text adorned with exquisite details. Notably, the opening folio bears later notes indicating its date of AH 1151 (corresponding to AD 1738-1739). The entire manuscript is bound in brown morocco leather, adding an additional layer of elegance to this remarkable piece. As we gaze upon this photograph captured by eChristies Images from Bridgeman Images' extensive collection, we are transported back in time to appreciate both the intellectual wisdom contained within these pages and the artistic mastery that went into creating such a treasured artifact from North African
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