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within gold and polychrome rules. , illuminated rectangular sura headings in colours and gold, two opening bifolia fully illuminated in gold and polychrome framing 7 lines of black naskh script in clouds reserved against a sprinkled gilt ground. the last page with a prayer for completion of the recitation of the quran (dua'a al-khatm) and signed 'written by ibrahim rusdi, known as hafiz al-quran, student of mustafa al-saker and dated in 1236ah'. in modern gilt morocco binding with flap.    11 by 15.8 cm.  catalogue note:   no information could be found regarding the life of i̇brahim rüşdî efendi. he learned the art of calligraphy (hüsn-i hat) from halîl şükrî efendi and received his certification (ijazah) from him. he, in turn, granted calligraphy certification to many students. after performing the hajj pilgrimage, he passed away on 17 shawwal 1267 ah / august 14, 1851 ce and was buried near shaykh hamdullah in the karacaahmet cemetery in 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manuscript on paper     each page contains 23 lines, written in a small black script, with titles and significant words highlighted in red ink. the manuscript comprises various treatises on theology and islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), written at different times between 1215 ah and 1218 ah (1800\u20131803 ad).    in brown morocco leather binding with flap.   17 by 22 cm. jawharat al-tawḥīd     comprising 204 leaves, this work was authored in 1215 ah by the eminent scholar imam al-laqqānī. he is widely renowned for this didactic poem, jawharat al-tawḥīd (\"the gem of monotheism\"), which gained more acclaim than any of his other works. the poem serves as a foundational theological treatise, presenting the core tenets of islamic belief according to the methodology of ahl al-sunnah wal-jamāʿah. rooted in the teachings of imam abū al-ḥasan al-ashʿarī (may allah have mercy on him), this methodology upholds a rational yet traditional approach, aligning closely with the doctrines of the pious predecessors (al-salaf al-ṣāliḥ), including the companions, followers, and their successors. the poem is notable for its precise expression of creed, faithful to the qur\u2019an and sunnah, and its rigorous intellectual defense of orthodox beliefs. interestingly, imam al-laqqānī himself was the first to write a commentary on jawharat al-tawḥīd, referencing multiple interpretations he had authored on his own poem\u2014demonstrating the significance he attributed to the work. al-ʿaqd al-farīd fī aḥkām al-taqlīd    written in 1218 ah, this treatise by imam al-samhūdī is a distinguished exploration of taqlīd (legal adherence to qualified scholarship). the work integrates perspectives from both jurisprudence (fiqh) and legal theory (uṣūl al-fiqh), creating a sophisticated synthesis of foundational principles and applied legal reasoning. drawing from classical legal texts, imam al-samhūdī bridges abstract theory with real-world jurisprudential issues\u2014making the treatise a valuable resource for scholars engaged in both fields.  al-qawl al-sadīd fī baʿḍ masāʾil al-ijtihād wa al-taqlīd    authored in 1214 ah (1799/1800 ce) by muḥammad ʿabd al-ʿaẓīm al-makkī al-ḥanafī, this work also addresses the complex relationship between ijtihād (independent legal reasoning) and taqlīd. notably, the author is recorded as having served as imam of masjid al-ḥaram in mecca, lending considerable scholarly weight to the treatise. it is thought to have been composed in the ottoman province of arabia. while both this and imam al-samhūdī\u2019s al-ʿaqd al-farīd deal with taqlīd, al-makkī's work focuses more on the practical implications of legal authority and its limits, whereas al-samhūdī delves into the theoretical underpinnings of the practice. together, the two texts offer complementary perspectives\u2014one grounded in pragmatic concerns and the other in legal philosophy. risāla al-mahdiyya (the message of guidance)     this is a commentary written by nūr al-dīn ziyyād on a work originally authored by shaykh ʿalāʾ al-dīn. though limited details are provided, the format suggests an exegetical or instructional aim, contributing to the tradition of layered commentary in islamic scholarship. its inclusion demonstrates the manuscript's diversity in theological material and the intertextual practice of scholarly engagement. aṭbāq al-dhahab (the plates of gold)     attributed to aḥmad ibn muḥammad, this treatise presents general discussions on islamic theological issues. though less detailed in attribution, it serves as a reflective or possibly summarizing piece on major doctrines, potentially functioning as either an introductory or concluding theological discourse within the manuscript. مخطوط عربي ورقي تحتوي كل صفحة على ٢٣ سطرًا، كُتبت بخط أسود دقيق، مع تمييز العناوين والكلمات المهمة بالحبر الأحمر. يضم هذا المخطوط عدة رسائل في علم الكلام والفقه الإسلامي، كُتبت في فترات مختلفة بين عام ١٢١٥هـ و١٢١٨هـ (١٨٠٠\u2013١٨٠٣م). مجلد بغلاف من الجلد المغربي البني، مزود بلسان. الأبعاد: ١٧ × ٢٢ سم. جوهرة التوحيد تتألف من ٢٠٤ ورقات، وقد ألّفها الإمام الجليل إبراهيم اللقّاني عام ١٢١٥هـ. يُعد هذا النظم التعليمي، جوهرة التوحيد، أشهر أعماله وأوسعها انتشارًا، حتى فاق شهرة سائر مصنفاته. ويُعدّ هذا النظم من المتون الأساسية في العقيدة الإسلامية، حيث يعرض أصول الإيمان وفق منهج أهل السنّة والجماعة. يرتكز المنهج المذكور على تعاليم الإمام أبي الحسن الأشعري (رحمه الله)، جامعًا بين العقل والنقل، وموافقًا لعقيدة السلف الصالح من الصحابة والتابعين ومن تبعهم بإحسان. ويتميّز النظم بدقة التعبير عن العقيدة، ووفائه للقرآن والسنّة، وقوّة حجته في الذبّ عن العقائد السليمة. ومن اللافت أن الإمام اللقّاني نفسه كان أول من شرح هذا النظم، وقد أشار في شرحه إلى عدة شروح أخرى وضعها بنفسه، مما يدل على عظيم مكانة هذا المؤلف في نظره. العقد الفريد في أحكام التقليد كُتب عام ١٢١٨هـ، وهو من تأليف الإمام السّمهودي، ويُعدّ من الرسائل البارزة في موضوع التقليد (اتباع المجتهدين). يجمع هذا العمل بين الفقه وأصول الفقه، ويقدم رؤية متكاملة تمزج بين المبادئ النظرية والتطبيقات العملية. استند الإمام السّمهودي في تأليفه إلى أمهات كتب الفقه، وتمكن من الربط بين المفاهيم المجردة والواقع الفقهي، مما يجعل الرسالة ذات قيمة كبيرة لطلبة العلم. القول السديد في بعض مسائل الاجتهاد والتقليد ألفه محمد عبد العظيم المكي الحنفي عام ١٢١٤هـ (١٧٩٩/١٨٠٠م)، ويعالج فيه العلاقة المعقدة بين الاجتهاد والتقليد. واللافت أن المؤلف شغل منصب إمام المسجد الحرام بمكة المكرمة، مما يضفي على الرسالة ثقلًا علميًا كبيرًا. يُعتقد أن الكتاب كُتب في ولاية الحجاز العثمانية. ورغم أن هذه الرسالة تشترك مع \"العقد الفريد\" في الموضوع، إلا أن عمل المكي يتميز بتركيزه على الجوانب العملية لسلطة الفتوى وحدودها، بينما يغوص السمهودي في الأسس النظرية للتقليد. ومن ثم، تُكمّل الرسالتان بعضهما، الأولى من منظور تطبيقي، والثانية من زاوية أصولية فلسفية. الرسالة المهدية وهي شرح كتبه نور الدين زياد على مؤلف للشيخ علاء الدين. رغم قلة التفاصيل حول النص الأصلي، فإن طبيعة العمل تشير إلى كونه ذا طابع تفسيري أو تعليمي، مما يجعله جزءًا من تقليد الشروح المتسلسل في التراث الإسلامي. ويُبرز هذا التنوع في محتوى المخطوط، وانخراط العلماء في حوار علمي ممتد عبر الزمن. 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bears the seal impression of shah sultan husayn, dated ah 1125. later owner seal impressions are also present. the manuscript is bound in gilt-stamped brown morocco, featuring a central medallion and spandrels, with light brown morocco doublures decorated with decoupé floral designs on blue and pink grounds.   text panel dimensions: 16.2 by 8.7 cm.    folio dimensions: 24.2 by 15 cm. provenance:     library of the safavid shah sultan husayn (1694\u20131722)     library of the qajar prince abbas mirza (d. 1833)"},"estimateMax":120000,"lotNumber":"56","title":{"en":"a safavid quran with persian translations most probably by aqa hadi ibn mulla muhammad salih mazandarani, copied by muhtasham al-isfahani, the royal scribe ( katib al-sultani ), persia, early 18th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30417/view","directSalePrice":100000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.504Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac100,000 - 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blue dots, all ruled in gold and polychrome borders. surah headings in large white thuluth on a gilt ground.    an opening biofolio with gold and polychrome decoration, each page with a gold marginal roundel outlined in blue ink.    in brown morocco binding with flap stamped with gilt floral motifs and quran inscriptions, with restored and stabilized pages.    inscriptions: 19th juz, v.21-v.77 from surah al-furqaan, v.1-v.227 from surah ash-shu'ara, v.1-v.55 from surah an-naml.   text: 14.5 by 22 cm.    panel: 23.5 by 36.5 cm."},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"57","title":{"en":"an illuminated mamluk quran juz, egypt or syria 14th/15th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30418/view","directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.506Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac8,000 - 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the corpus.  the mater and perpetual calendars the rim of the mater is graduated for every degree, numbered clockwise from 5 to 360. notably, the symbols for 100, 200, and 300 are omitted in numbers ending in 5 after the first 100 degrees (e.g., 115 is engraved as 15). the interior of the mater contains an elaborate perpetual calendar, characteristic of early andalusi instruments. arranged in four concentric circles, these tables allow calculation of the days of the week for both the julian and hijra eras, including adjustments for 210-year lunar cycles and 28-year solar cycles. the throne is of a simple, undecorated type integrated with the limb.  the rete and star map the original rete is missing and has been replaced by a well-fitted 16th- or 17th-century example of the standard western islamic type. it features a doubly counter-changed equinoctial bar and twenty-four claw-shaped star pointers. the ecliptic is divided at intervals of 30° and 3°, with zodiacal signs inscribed in 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dated 994 ah (1586 ad).    in a deep red leather binding.    10 by 19 cm. the manuscript contains a succinct yet comprehensive medical treatise by the distinguished physician abū bakr al-rāzī (865\u2013925 ad), renowned for his pioneering contributions to medical science during the islamic golden age. this work presents direct and practical remedies for a wide spectrum of diseases, organized into 61 concise chapters. al-rāzī\u2019s treatise addresses disorders ranging from hair conditions like baldness and alopecia, to neurological ailments including headaches, migraines, tremors, and epilepsy. it covers common illnesses such as colds and melancholia, alongside sensory afflictions of the eye, ear, and nose. further chapters focus on bleeding disorders, dental issues, respiratory complaints such as cough, and cardiac palpitations. digestive maladies\u2014including stomach ailments, liver and stomach tumors, and nausea\u2014are treated with clarity and precision. the text also examines the impact of various medicines on body weight, as well as diseases of the spleen, kidneys, and bladder, urinary difficulties, childbirth, menstruation, and lactation. additional sections provide practical guidance on reproductive health, gout, sciatica, hemorrhoids, and dermatological conditions such as scabies, vitiligo, leprosy, ulcers, and smallpox. abū bakr al-rāzī, also known as rhazes in the latin west, was a persian polymath\u2014physician, philosopher, and alchemist\u2014whose empirical approach and clinical insight revolutionized medieval medicine. his works, including the monumental kitāb al-ḥāwī and the widely influential kitāb al-manṣūrī, laid the groundwork for modern clinical practice. this manuscript reflects al-rāzī\u2019s enduring legacy as a physician who combined rigorous observation with concise, practical medical guidance\u2014an artful synthesis of knowledge aimed at effective treatment and patient care. الأقراباذين: تقاسيم العلل \u2013 رسالة طبية لأبي بكر الرازي، كتبها سعيد علي الحسيني، مؤرخة بسنة 994هـ / 1586م هذا العنوان يشير إلى نسخة من رسالة طبية مهمة تنسب إلى الطبيب الشهير أبو بكر الرازي، وتحمل عنوان \"الأقراباذين\"، وهو مصطلح يُستخدم في الطب الإسلامي للدلالة على كتب الأدوية المركبة وتصنيف الأمراض وعلاجاتها يحتوي هذا المخطوط على رسالة طبية موجزة وشاملة من تأليف الطبيب البارز أبو بكر الرازي (865\u2013925م)، المعروف بإسهاماته الرائدة في علم الطب خلال العصر الذهبي الإسلامي. يعرض هذا العمل علاجات مباشرة وعملية لطيف واسع من الأمراض، موزعة على 61 فصلاً مختصرًا. تعالج رسالة الرازي اضطرابات متنوعة، بدءًا من مشاكل الشعر مثل الصلع والثعلبة، مرورًا بالأمراض العصبية كآلام الرأس، والصداع النصفي، والرعشة، والصرع. كما يغطي أمراضًا شائعة مثل الزكام، والمالنخوليا (السوداوية)، بالإضافة إلى أمراض الحواس كالعيون، والأذنين، والأنف. تركز فصول أخرى على اضطرابات النزف، ومشاكل الأسنان، وأمراض الجهاز التنفسي مثل السعال، وخفقان القلب. كما يتناول الأمراض الهضمية، بما في ذلك أمراض المعدة، والأورام في الكبد والمعدة، والغثيان، بأسلوب دقيق وواضح. ويبحث النص كذلك في تأثير الأدوية المختلفة على وزن الجسم، إلى جانب أمراض الطحال والكلى والمثانة، وصعوبات التبول، والولادة، والحيض، والرضاعة. تتضمن أقسام إضافية إرشادات عملية تتعلق بالصحة الإنجابية، وداء النقرس، وعرق النسا، والبواسير، وأمراض الجلد مثل الجرب، والبهاق، والجذام، والقروح، والجدري. كان أبو بكر الرازي، المعروف في الغرب اللاتيني باسم \"رازس\"، عالمًا موسوعيًا فارسيًا \u2014 طبيبًا وفيلسوفًا وكيميائيًا \u2014 أحدثت طريقته التجريبية وبصيرته السريرية ثورة في الطب في العصور الوسطى. وقد أرست مؤلفاته، مثل \"كتاب الحاوي\" الضخم و\"كتاب المنصوري\" واسع التأثير، الأساس للممارسة السريرية الحديثة. ويعكس هذا المخطوط الإرث الخالد للرازي كطبيب جمع بين الملاحظة الدقيقة والإرشاد الطبي العملي الموجز \u2014 توليفة فنية من المعرفة تهدف إلى العلاج الفعّال والعناية بالمريض."},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"72","title":{"en":"aqrabadin: classifications of diseases, a medical treatise by aby bakr al-razi, written by sa'id ali al-husayni and dated 994 ah/1586 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manuscript on paper, comprising 135 folios with three flyleaves; each page with 15 lines written in an elegant black naskh hand. catchwords and significant terms are rubricated in red, while the titles of the epistles are heightened in gold, outlined in black and reserved within delicate cloud bands. the manuscript is bound in deep red leather. 14 by 20 cm.   this volume represents a rich collection of epistles, including: a copy of the decree posted in the mihrab of imam al-hakim; the decree prohibiting wine; an account concerning the jews and christians; a copy of what was written by the qurmati, the covenant of the guardian of the age; the work known as the hidden refutation; the beginning of the call to the epistle of truth and unity; the covenant of women; the epistle of proclamation and the ultimate goal in unity; the goal and the admonition; a book containing unrevealed truths; the unveiling of truths; and the cause of causes. the opening epistle, a copy of the decree posted in the mihrab of imam al-hakim, composed in 411 ah by an unknown author, stands out in both style and content from the rest of the epistles of wisdom. it does not present al-hakim as possessing a divine nature; rather, it describes him as a friend of god, his deputy, and commander of the faithful. it calls for adherence to the rulings and obligations of the sharia, employing a style and language strongly marked by qur\u2019anic influence. it is acceptable within the broader islamic framework and can be circulated without difficulty, even though it contains subtle esoteric hints. this manuscript represents the first volume of the epistles of wisdom, which form the foundational corpus of druze doctrine. it contains a collection of texts that present, with notable intellectual and spiritual depth, the doctrine of divine unity and the path of unveiling the sacred truth. the volume moves fluidly between proclamation and instruction, combining theological exposition with practical guidance. for example, texts such as the beginning of the call to the epistle of truth and unity and the epistle of proclamation and the ultimate goal in unity lay out the essential foundations of the religious vision, while covenantal texts\u2014such as the decree prohibiting wine, the covenant of women, and the covenant of the guardian of the age\u2014present a vision of the ethical and social order upon which this structure rests. interspersed within this collection are texts of a polemical and intellectual nature, such as the account concerning the jews and christians and the copy of what was written by the qarmatian, reflecting the vitality of theological debates in their time. the esoteric dimension emerges in works such as the hidden refutation, a book containing unrevealed truths, the unveiling of truths, and the cause of causes, where the language moves from the outward meaning of revelation to its inner significance and metaphysical inquiries. together, these texts form a coherent and compelling structure\u2014doctrinal, ethical, and mystical\u2014offering a rare window into a tradition that consciously and profoundly balances the outward law (sharia) with the inward truth (haqiqa). catalogue note: the epistles of wisdom constitute the principal text of druze doctrine, presenting a complex vision of divine unity, the cosmic order, and the spiritual destiny. they address themes of creation, the nature of the soul, its transmigration, and its return to divine judgment, within a framework that combines intellectual precision with deep symbolism. these traditions emerged within the intellectual horizon of medieval islam\u2014while retaining their distinctiveness\u2014engaging with the qur\u2019an, the gospel, and the torah from an esoteric perspective, reinterpreting inherited revelation in light of a deeper, hidden truth. they also draw on broad philosophical horizons, influenced by greek thought\u2014with reverence for figures such as pythagoras, plato, aristotle, and plotinus\u2014as well as echoes of eastern spiritual traditions and the works of muslim philosophers such as al-farabi and the brethren of purity (ikhwan al-safa). the concept of cyclical time is central to druze cosmology, manifesting through seventy-two cycles (adwar), each marked by a divine manifestation in human form. this process reaches its culmination in the figure of al-hakim bi-amr allah (d. 996\u20131021 ce), the sixth fatimid caliph, who is regarded as the final and supreme manifestation of the divine presence. at the origin of existence stands the first intellect (al-\u2018aql al-awwal), from which emanate successive metaphysical ranks\u2014the soul, the word, the preceder, and the follower\u2014which are successively embodied through cycles of time. in the present cycle, these principles are associated with specific historical figures, forming a sacred lineage that unites metaphysical doctrine with lived history. رسائل الحكمة: مخطوط درزي من القرن الثامن عشر (المجلد الأول) مخطوط عربي على الورق، يشتمل على 135 ورقة مع ثلاث ورقات تمهيدية؛ في كل صفحة 15 سطراً بخط نسخي أسود أنيق. الكلمات اللاحقة وعلامات الضبط وبعض الألفاظ المهمة مُحبَّرة بالأحمر، بينما عناوين الرسائل مذهَّبة، محددة بالأسود، ومحفوظة ضمن تشكيلات سحابية دقيقة. التجليد من الجلد الأحمر الداكن. الأبعاد: 14 × 20 سم. يمثل هذا المجلد مجموعة غنية من الرسائل، منها: نسخة من السجل المعلّق في محراب الإمام الحاكم؛ سجل تحريم الخمر؛ خبر اليهود والنصارى؛ نسخة مما كتبه القرامطي؛ عهد وليّ الزمان؛ الكتاب المعروف بالردّ الخفي؛ بدء الدعوة إلى رسالة الحق والتوحيد؛ عهد النساء؛ رسالة الإعلان والغاية القصوى في التوحيد؛ الغاية والنصيحة؛ كتاب فيه حقائق غير مكشوفة؛ كشف الحقائق؛ علّة العلل. وتأتي الرسالة الافتتاحية، نسخة من السجل المعلّق في محراب الإمام الحاكم، المؤلفة سنة 411هـ لكاتب مجهول، متميزة في أسلوبها ومضمونها عن سائر رسائل الحكمة. فهي لا تقدّم الحاكم بوصفه ذا طبيعة إلهية، بل تصفه وليًّا لله وخليفةً له وأميرًا للمؤمنين، وتدعو إلى الالتزام بأحكام الشريعة وفرائضها، مع اعتماد أسلوب ولغة يغلب عليهما الطابع القرآني. وهي مقبولة في الإطار الإسلامي العام، ويمكن تداولها دون حرج، وإن لم تخلُ من إشارات باطنية لطيفة. يمثل هذا المخطوط المجلد الأول من رسائل الحكمة، وهي المتن التأسيسي للعقيدة الدرزية. ويضم مجموعة من النصوص التي تعرض، بعمق فكري وروحي لافت، عقيدة التوحيد ومسار انكشاف الحقيقة المقدسة. ويتنقل هذا المجلد بسلاسة بين الإعلان والتعليم، جامعًا بين العرض اللاهوتي والتوجيه العملي. فمثلًا، تضع نصوص مثل بدء الدعوة إلى رسالة الحق والتوحيد ورسالة الإعلان والغاية القصوى في التوحيد الأسس الجوهرية للرؤية الدينية، في حين تقدم النصوص العهدية\u2014ومنها سجل تحريم الخمر وعهد النساء وعهد وليّ الزمان\u2014تصورًا للنظام الأخلاقي والاجتماعي الذي يقوم عليه هذا البناء. وتتخلل هذه المجموعة نصوص ذات طابع جدلي وفكري، مثل خبر اليهود والنصارى ونسخة مما كتبه القرامطي، مما يعكس حيوية النقاشات اللاهوتية في عصرها. أما البعد الباطني فيبرز في أعمال مثل الردّ الخفي وكتاب فيه حقائق غير مكشوفة وكشف الحقائق وعلّة العلل، حيث تنتقل اللغة من ظاهر الوحي إلى معانيه الداخلية وأسئلته الميتافيزيقية. وتكوّن هذه النصوص مجتمعةً بناءً متماسكًا وجذابًا\u2014عقائديًا وأخلاقيًا وصوفيًا\u2014يقدم نافذة نادرة على تقليد يوازن بوعي وعمق بين ظاهر الشريعة وباطن الحقيقة. ملاحظة فهرسية تُعدّ رسائل الحكمة النصّ الرئيس في العقيدة الدرزية، إذ تقدّم تصورًا مركّبًا للوحدة الإلهية والنظام الكوني والمصير الروحي. وتتناول موضوعات الخلق، وطبيعة النفس، وتناسخها، وعودتها إلى الحساب الإلهي، ضمن رؤية تجمع بين الدقة الفكرية والرمزية العميقة. وقد نشأت هذه التقاليد ضمن الأفق الفكري للإسلام الوسيط\u2014مع احتفاظها بخصوصيتها\u2014حيث تتعامل مع القرآن والإنجيل والتوراة من منظور باطني، معيدةً تأويل الوحي الموروث في ضوء حقيقة أعمق مستورة. كما تستند إلى آفاق فلسفية واسعة، متأثرة بالفكر اليوناني\u2014مع توقير شخصيات مثل فيثاغورس وأفلاطون وأرسطو وأفلوطين\u2014إلى جانب أصداء من تقاليد روحية شرقية وأعمال فلاسفة مسلمين مثل الفارابي وإخوان الصفا. ويُعد مفهوم الزمن الدوري محورًا في الكوسمولوجيا الدرزية، حيث يتجلى عبر اثنين وسبعين دورًا (أدوار)، يتميز كل منها بظهور إلهي في صورة بشرية. ويبلغ هذا المسار ذروته في شخصية الحاكم بأمر الله (ت. 996\u20131021م)، الخليفة الفاطمي السادس، الذي يُنظر إليه بوصفه التجلي النهائي والأسمى للحضور الإلهي. وفي أصل الوجود يقف العقل الأول (العقل الأول)، الذي تصدر عنه مراتب ميتافيزيقية متعاقبة\u2014النفس، والكلمة، والسابق، والتالي\u2014تتجسد تباعًا عبر دورات الزمن. وفي الدورة الحالية، ترتبط هذه المبادئ بشخصيات تاريخية محددة، لتشكّل نسبًا مقدسًا يجمع بين العقيدة الميتافيزيقية والتاريخ الحي."},"estimateMax":7000,"lotNumber":"73","title":{"en":"the epistles of wisdom (rasaʾil al-hikma), volume i, near east 18th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30434/view","directSalePrice":4500,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.544Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac5,000 - 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khorasan bronze vases from 12th-century persia, characterized by their elegant pear-shaped bodies, flaring necks and high splayed bases. the surfaces are richly decorated with intricate openwork and engraved bands featuring stylized figures, animals, and vegetal motifs.   high. 29 cm."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"77","title":{"en":"a pair of large khorasan bronze vases, persia, 12th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30438/view","directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.552Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac2,000 - \u20ac3,000","currency":"EUR","id":30438,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":4000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30439/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30439/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"opaque pigments on textile.     this elegant mughal miniature painting portrays emperor shah jahan, the fifth ruler of the mughal dynasty, renowned for commissioning the taj mahal. the emperor is depicted in regal attire, wearing a richly embroidered robe, pearl ornaments, and a jeweled turban with a feather plume. holding a sword and a staff, he stands gracefully against a plain green background.     138 by 82 cm."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"78","title":{"en":"a portrait of emperor shah jahan, mughal, dehi, 18th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30439/view","directSalePrice":4000,"soldPrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T12:09:18.754Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac4,000 - 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intricate patterns, set against a blue background and cushioned with pink bolsters. the script above identifies the figure as \u201cnanak ji\u201d in devanagari."},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"79","title":{"en":"a portrait of guru nanak dev ji holding a falcon, punjab plains, north india, 19th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30440/view","directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.554Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac2,000 - \u20ac2,500","currency":"EUR","id":30440,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30441/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30441/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30441/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"possibly of a standard, of circular form, decorated with three lines of elongated thuluth script below a lamp emblem, remnants of gilding, heavy corrosion.   diameter: 30 cm.  the partially legible inscriptions include the following:  upper band: allah \u2026 muhammad  central band: rasul allah, abu-bakr\u2026..  lower band: \u2018umar al-faruq, \u2018uthman dhi\u2019l nurayn.  this finial bears the names of the rightful calips below the name of god and his prophet muhammad. its form suggests it was a finial within a religious context. the script is clearly mamluk in feel, as is the use of gilt-copper, even though the execution is relatively provincial. the tripartite division of the roundel also immediately suggests the mamluk blazon concept, particularly from the later period, while the upper lamp also echoes the saqi or cup-bearer\u2019s blazon. this echo is enhanced by the upper band above the motif, similar to the upper part of a tripartite blazon. but the \u2018blazon\u2019 is a mosque lamp, not a cup, and the inscription is clearly completely religious, even if not all is easily decipherable. the form suggests a processional standard, but it has to be sunni rather than shiite, and in any case the support would need reinforcement were it to have been used on top of something that moved. it seems much more probable that it was made for use in a static context, potentially on top of an architectural element of possibly a furnishing such as a minbar. one further clue is given by the arrangement of the script. the larger bolder lettering runs the full height of each register, while through the centre runs a secondary series of words which are more angular and at times have elements, particularly the long horizontals that are more akin to kufic than to cursive scripts. this overlaying of a minor band of kufic through a band of larger cursive script was not a feature of mamluk architecture, but is found throughout the timurid world, possible indicating an origin near the borders with the 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containing a whirling rosette, foliate scrolls with downward pointing slender palmettes.  diameter: 28 cm.  height: 11 cm.  inscriptions  around the shoulder in a cursive hand: alternating bands carved in elegant thuluth script and naskh script within floral leafy decoration of three lines of poetry attributed to the famous islamic schaolar ibn hanbal. this poetry was mentioned in 'sifat al-safwah' by ibn al-jawzi and ' al dail ala tabaqat al hanabila or the tail of the hanbalite classes' by ibn rajab. the use of inlaid brass became extremely popular during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, being considered an effective alternative to gold and silver, and was patronised widely by the elite classes. this was particularly so in relation to the mamluk pieces which, as this example's inscription testifies, appear to \"...trumpet the social position of their owner so loudly that the vessels seem intended more as vehicles of propaganda than for pleasure and appreciation.\" (ward 1993, p.95).    provenance   private collection, france"},"estimateMax":50000,"lotNumber":"86","title":{"en":"a mamluk silver inlaid brass bowl, egypt or syria, early 14th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30447/view","directSalePrice":30000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.568Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac30,000 - \u20ac50,000","currency":"EUR","id":30447,"estimateMin":30000},{"startPrice":4000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30448/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30448/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30448/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30448/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"of beaten sheet metal, deep rounded form, the body engraved with overlapping circular medallions containing stellar motifs alternating with oblong cartouches filled with strapwork, foliate details and naskh inscriptions, with later everted rim and foot with two drill holes and inscription.  height 31.7 cm.   diameter 55.4 cm. provenance  previously in the collection at athelhampton house, dorset, since the 1950s.  catalogue note  another deep rounded bowl from the late fifteenth century and attributed to the master muhammad, the cook from aleppo, is in the royal ontario museum, toronto (inv. no. dsc04621), and features similar inscribed tinned-copper designs and form."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"87","title":{"en":"a monumental early tinned copper brass basin, late 15th-early 16th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30448/view","directSalePrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.570Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac4,000 - 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its surface is animated by a masterfully executed openwork design, in which fluid cursive calligraphy, including surah al-ikhlas and verse 51 of surah al-qalam, unfolds across a dense ground of finely pierced foliated scrollwork. this intricate field is framed by a border of rhythmic palmettes, all contained within a subtly ridged outer contour. of particular note are the numerous stylized dragon-head projections that punctuate the perimeter. both ornamental and symbolic, these dynamic forms were believed to safeguard the sacred inscriptions through their fiery breath. from the timurid period onward, dragon imagery functioned as a potent symbol of royal, and even divine, authority. the royal symbolism of the dragon has been explored by souren melikian-chirvani in his study le shah-name, la gnose soufie et le pouvoir mongol (journal asiatique, vol. 272, nos. 1\u20132, 1984, pp. 323ff). here, their integration with quranic text creates a compelling synthesis of spiritual protection and sovereign power. the conjunction of pierced calligraphy and dragon-head terminals is characteristic of seventeenth-century persian standards. closely related examples underscore this shared aesthetic: a comparable \u2018alam in the aga khan museum (inv. no. akm00620), attributed either to safavid persia or to the shi\u2018a courts of the deccan, regions closely aligned with safavid cultural traditions features a similar proliferation of dragon motifs. another parallel is preserved in the david collection, copenhagen (inv. no. 32/2001). impressive in scale and intricate in execution, the present \u2018alam encapsulates the safavid synthesis of devotion, dynastic imagery, and technical virtuosity, embodying the ceremonial grandeur and symbolic richness of seventeenth-century persian art. height: 265 cm."},"estimateMax":40000,"lotNumber":"88","title":{"en":"a monumental pierced-steel processional standard ('alam), persia or deccan, 17th 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(\u201cfive treasures\u201d)\u2014represents the pinnacle of medieval persian literary and artistic achievement. composed in elegant rhyming couplets, nizami\u2019s khamsa became a foundational model for later poets and a favored subject for richly illustrated manuscripts across the persianate world.    makhzan al-asrar (the treasury of mysteries): a didactic, mystical work of moral reflections and sufi-inflected allegories.    khusraw and shirin: a romantic epic recounting the love of the sasanian king khusraw ii for the spirited armenian princess shirin.    layla and majnun: a poignant tale of unfulfilled, spiritual love, where passion leads to divine madness.   haft paykar (the seven beauties): a cosmological romance: king bahram gur visits seven pavilions, each linked to a day of the week, color, and planetary deity, hearing a tale from each princess.    iskandarnameh (the book of alexander): a two-part philosophical epic\u2014sharafnameh and iqbalnameh\u2014depicting alexander the 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istanbul (arabic section, no. 5186), 157 folios, in naskh script, copied by yusuf in 1177 ah. copies are also recorded in iraq, tunisia, and egypt. the iraqi copy is preserved in the iraqi museum (no. 3411), with another in its collection of medical manuscripts. a tunisian copy, written in maghrebi script, comprises approximately 250 folios, with 11 lines per page. النزهة المبهجة في تشحيذ الأذهان وتعديل الأمزجة، داود بن عمر الأنطاكي، نسخها عبد الله، القرن الثامن عشر. مخطوطة عربية على الورق، تتألف من 375 ورقة، في كل صفحة 15 سطرًا مكتوبة بخط نسخي واضح؛ الكلمات الدالة والكلمات المهمة مميزة بالحبر الأحمر؛ ومجلدة بجلد بني داكن. الأبعاد: 15.5 × 23 سم. يمثل هذا العمل مصنّفًا طبيًا عربيًا كلاسيكيًا يجمع بين الفلسفة والتطبيق، إذ يتتبع ترتيب المعرفة من المبادئ الأولى وصولًا إلى رعاية جسم الإنسان. ويتناول الأمزجة والبيئة والتشريح قبل الانتقال إلى أسباب الصحة والمرض عبر مختلف مراحل الحياة. ويمتاز بدقة منهجه التشخيصي، حيث يحلل العلامات والنبض ومراحل المرض الحرجة لتوجيه التنبؤ بمسار الحالة. ويختتم بقواعد عملية في العلاج والتدبير، مقدّمًا الطب بوصفه علمًا متوازنًا يجمع بين العقلانية والملاحظة، ومتناغمًا مع طبيعة الإنسان. المؤلف: يبرز الأنطاكي بوصفه عالمًا موسوعيًا بحق\u2014طبيبًا وفيلسوفًا وأديبًا وشاعرًا وفلكيًا ومؤرخًا\u2014وقد امتد إنتاجه العلمي عبر مجالات متعددة، مما يعكس سعة معارفه ودقة نظره النقدي. ومن مؤلفاته المعروفة، وإن كانت القائمة غير مكتملة بسبب نقص المصادر: رسالة في استخدام علم النجوم في الطب؛ استقصاء العلل وشفاء الأمراض؛ وألفية طبية تعليمية. المراجع (الأدب): حُفظ هذا العمل في عدة نسخ مخطوطة، منها: نسخة في إسطنبول (القسم العربي، رقم 5186)، تقع في 157 ورقة، بخط نسخي، نسخها يوسف سنة 1177هـ. كما توجد نسخ في العراق وتونس ومصر. النسخة العراقية محفوظة في المتحف العراقي (رقم 3411)، إضافة إلى نسخة أخرى ضمن مجموعة المخطوطات الطبية. نسخة تونسية مكتوبة بالخط المغربي، تتألف من نحو 250 ورقة، في كل صفحة 11 سطرًا."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"119","title":{"en":"al nozha al mobhija fi tash'heeth al azhan w ta'deel al amzega, dawd bin umar al-antaki, written by abdullah, 18th 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catchwords in red ink, underlined in red, excessively marginal notes and commentaries, opening biofolio with blue and gold decoration, it regards hanafi fiqh or jurisprudence. it contains explanations of legal rulings from rum in anatolia. the last page with a commentary that this work was sponsored by sultan suleyman.   in a deep red leather binding with flap.    18.5 by 27.5 cm. catalogue note:     durar al-hukkam fi sharh ghurar al-ahkam, by molla husrev (muhammad ibn faramurz al-rumi, d. 1480)     a cornerstone of hanafi jurisprudence, durar al-hukkam is molla husrev\u2019s authoritative commentary on his earlier legal manual ghurar al-ahkam. written in arabic and spanning two volumes, the work systematically explores islamic legal principles\u2014from ritual and personal status to transactions and criminal law\u2014through the lens of the hanafi tradition. appointed shaykh al-islam by sultan mehmed ii in 1469, molla husrev played a pivotal role in shaping ottoman legal thought. this work exemplifies the rigor and clarity of classical islamic jurisprudence while offering insight into the legal culture of the early ottoman empire.  دُرَر الحُكّام في شرح غُرَر الأحكام، تأليف مُلاّ خسرو (محمد بن فرامُرز الرومي، ت. ٨٨٥هـ/١٤٨٠م) يُعدّ دُرَر الحُكّام من الدعائم الأساسية في الفقه الحنفي، وهو الشرح المعتمد الذي وضعه مُلاّ خسرو على متنه الفقهي السابق غُرَر الأحكام. كُتب هذا العمل باللغة العربية، ويتألف من مجلدين، حيث يعرض فيه المؤلف مباحث الفقه الإسلامي بشكل منهجي، بدءًا من العبادات والأحوال الشخصية، مرورًا بالمعاملات، وانتهاءً بالأحكام وفقًا لمنهج المذهب الحنفي. عُيّن مُلاّ خسرو شيخ الإسلام في الدولة العثمانية بأمر السلطان محمد الفاتح سنة ٨٧٤هـ/١٤٦٩م، ولعب دورًا محوريًا في تشكيل الفكر القانوني العثماني. ويُجسّد هذا المؤلَّف دقّة ووضوح الفقه الإسلامي الكلاسيكي، كما يُقدّم لمحة قيّمة عن الثقافة القانونية في بدايات العصر العثماني"},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"120","title":{"en":"durar al-hukkam sharh ghurar al-ahkam, ottoman turkey, 16th 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large gilt and polychrome floral marginal 'juz, hizb and nisf' medallions, text within double gold rules, surah headings in red thuluth script on cartouches with polychrome floral illuminated ground, two opening bifolia fully illuminated in gold and polychrome framing 6 lines of black naskh script in clouds reserved against a sprinkled gilt ground.     in gilt qajar lacquer binding with central cartouche enclosing flower heads and surrounded by floral spandrels.     13.5 by 20.5 cm."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"121","title":{"en":"an illuminated qajar quran, persia, early 19th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30482/view","directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.650Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac12,000 - 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manuscript on paper, comprising 54 leaves, each page arranged in two panels of 13 lines, executed in an elegant black naskh script, with selected opening, medial, and closing lines emphasized in bold black thuluth. the written surface is enclosed within finely ruled gilt borders outlined in black, each line carefully executed in gold and interspersed with delicate polychrome floral panels. gold verse roundels, finely outlined in black, articulate and punctuate the text throughout.   the margins are lavishly illuminated with gilt and cobalt-blue triangular devices, accompanied by polychrome and gilt rosettes marking the divisions of juz' and hizb, together with occasional marginal annotations. surah headings are rendered in large, refined white thuluth script, providing a striking visual contrast against the darker ground and enhancing the manuscript\u2019s hierarchical clarity.  bound in deep brown morocco leather, likely later but in keeping with the manuscript\u2019s refined character.  20.5 by 31 cm.  the manuscript opens with a devotional prayer upon the prophet, followed by poetic compositions in his praise, reflecting the pious and liturgical function of the volume. it continues with a carefully curated selection of quran surahs, including surah yasin, al-fatḥ, al-rahman, al-waqi'a, al-mulk, al-muzzammil, and al-naba', among others, surahs traditionally   associated with protection, blessing, and regular recitation.  catalogue note: such manuscripts, combining selected quranic texts with devotional material, were widely produced in the ottoman world for private use, often commissioned by cultivated patrons for daily recitation and spiritual reflection. the refined calligraphy, balanced layout, and controlled yet rich illumination suggest production in a professional workshop, most likely within an ottoman artistic milieu, possibly turkey or syria, during the 18th century. the harmonious integration of naskh and thuluth scripts, together with the 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folio with 25 lines in a neat naskh script; quran text rubricated in red, the commentary in black, with key words picked out in red. the written area ruled in gold and polychrome borders. the manuscript opens with two illuminated biofolia, featuring an elegant gold and polychrome headpiece framing eleven lines of text reserved within cloud bands against a gold-sprinkled ground. surah headings executed in white thuluth outlined in black, set against richly gilded and polychrome floral grounds. occasional marginal annotations throughout. the colophon on the final folio records the scribe as al-faqir ibrahim b. muḥammad b. maḥmud, dated 979 ah/ 1571\u201372ad. housed in a deep black morocco leather binding. text area: 12 by 21 cm. folio: 20 by 21 cm. a finely produced persian manuscript of kashifī\u2019s celebrated quranic commentary, composed for the timurid patron ali shir nava'i. this volume comprises the opening portion of the work, including the author\u2019s structured introduction on the principles of tafsir (in four usul and twenty-two chapters), followed by the commentary extending through surah al-imran (v.200), marking it as the first of the two volumes in the traditional division of the text. husayn wai'z kashifi (d. 910/1504) was a prominent persian preacher, author, and polymath active in herat under the timurid rulers. renowned for his eloquent prose and wide learning, he wrote extensively on qur\u2019anic exegesis, ethics, literature, and sufism. closely associated with the cultured court of ali shir nava'i, kashifi composed works that combined scholarly insight with accessibility, addressing both elite and general audiences. his writings reflect the intellectual vibrancy of late timurid herat, blending adab (belles-lettres) with religious instruction. among his most celebrated works are jawahir al-tafsir, a refined persian commentary on the qur\u2019an, rawdat al-shuhada, and anwar-i suhayli. his legacy lies in shaping the persian tradition of ethical and literary religious writing in the late medieval islamic world. كمال الدين حسين بن علي الكاشفي، جواهر التفسير لتحفة الأمير (الجزء الأول)، نسخه إبراهيم بن محمد بن محمود، ، العصر الصفوي، مؤرخ بسنة 979هـ / 1571م. مخطوطة فارسية على الورق، تتألف من 605 ورقات، في كل صفحة 25 سطرًا مكتوبة بخط نسخي واضح؛ نُصّ القرآن مميز بالحبر الأحمر، بينما كُتب التفسير بالحبر الأسود مع إبراز الكلمات المهمة بالأحمر. ومساحة الكتابة مؤطرة بخطوط مذهبة وحدود متعددة الألوان. تفتتح المخطوطة بورقتين مزدوجتين مزخرفتين، تتضمنان صدر صفحة أنيقًا مذهّبًا ومتعدد الألوان، يؤطر أحد عشر سطرًا من النص داخل أشرطة سحابية على أرضية منثورة بالذهب. عناوين السور منفذة بخط الثلث الأبيض المحدد بالأسود، على أرضيات نباتية غنية بالتذهيب والتلوين. وتوجد تعليقات هامشية متفرقة في أنحاء المخطوطة. يحمل خاتم النسخ في الورقة الأخيرة اسم الناسخ: «الفقير إبراهيم بن محمد بن محمود»، ومؤرخ بسنة 979هـ / 1571\u20131572م. والمخطوطة مجلّدة بجلد مغربي أسود داكن. مساحة النص: 12 × 21 سم الورقة: 20 × 21 سم تمثل هذه المخطوطة نسخة فاخرة من تفسير كاشفي الشهير للقرآن الكريم، وقد أُلّف هذا العمل برعاية الأمير التيموري علي شير نوائي. ويضم هذا الجزء القسم الأول من الكتاب، بما في ذلك مقدمة المؤلف المنظمة في أصول التفسير (في أربعة أصول واثنين وعشرين فصلًا)، يليها التفسير حتى نهاية سورة آل عمران (الآية 200)، مما يدل على كونه الجزء الأول من العمل المقسوم تقليديًا إلى مجلدين. كان حسين واعظ الكاشفي (توفي 910هـ / 1504م) واعظًا ومؤلفًا وعالمًا موسوعيًا فارسيًا بارزًا، نشط في هرات تحت حكم التيموريين. واشتهر بأسلوبه البليغ وسعة معارفه، إذ ألّف في التفسير والأخلاق والأدب والتصوف. وكان على صلة وثيقة ببلاط علي شير نوائي الثقافي، حيث كتب مؤلفات تجمع بين العمق العلمي وسهولة العرض، موجّهة إلى النخبة والجمهور على حد سواء. وتعكس أعماله الحيوية الفكرية لمدينة هرات في أواخر العصر التيموري، حيث تمتزج الآداب بالتوجيه الديني. ومن أشهر مؤلفاته: جواهر التفسير، وهو تفسير فارسي رفيع للقرآن الكريم، وروضة الشهداء، وأنوار سهيلِي. وتكمن أهميته في إسهامه في تشكيل تقاليد الكتابة الدينية والأخلاقية بالفارسية في أواخر العصور الإسلامية 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polychrome marginal floral roundels indicating the 'juz and hizb'. two opening biofolia heavily with gilt and polychrome decoration framing 9 lines of black naskh script in clouds reserved against a sprinkled gold ground.   in brown morocco binding.  panel: 4.2 by 8.2 cm.  paper: 8 by 13.5 cm.  this manuscript exemplifies the refined tradition of ottoman quran production, characterised by its balanced naskh script, disciplined page layout, and restrained yet elegant illumination. the use of gold roundels for verse markers, red vocalisation, and marginal medallions reflects a standardized system widely employed in ottoman workshops. the illuminated opening bifolio, with its cloud-band reserves against a gold ground, is particularly characteristic of ottoman manuscript art from the 17th century onward, though similar features continued into the 18th century. the relatively modest scale and decoration suggest production for private use rather than an imperial 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ahmad ibn muhammad al-lahiji    presented in 22 chapters, this work offers a systematic exploration of fevers in their various forms.  يحتوي هذا المجلد على ثلاثة رسائل طبية:    1. النصف الثاني من القسم العملي من كتاب \"الموجز في القانون\" لابن النفيس     أمراض الأعضاء الخاصة: دراسة شاملة من الرأس إلى القدمين تشمل الدماغ، الحواس، الصدر، البطن، الأعضاء التناسلية، والأطراف. يوضح كل قسم الأسباب والأعراض وطرق العلاج.    الأمراض العامة: الأمراض غير المحصورة في عضو واحد، مثل الحمى، الاضطرابات الجهازية، والأوبئة.    الدمل والجروح والأوبئة: إرشادات لإدارة القروح والخراجات والجروح الناتجة عن الإصابات، مع ملاحظات حول المطهرات والخياطة ومكافحة الأوبئة.    الكسور والخلوع والإصابات: الممارسة العظمية، بما في ذلك التعرف على الكسور والكدمات والالتواءات والخلوع وعلاجها، مع طرق التثبيت والتجبير.    مشاكل الشعر: القضايا الطبية والتجميلية للشعر، بما في ذلك أسباب التساقط والشيب، مع العلاجات الغذائية والموضعية.    السموم والترياق: قسم عن علم السموم \u2014 تحديد السموم، العلامات السريرية للتسمم، الإجراءات 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in fustat. a wooden bowl and cover were found in a fourteenth century context at qus in egypt (watson, op.cit., p. 241, note 14). fragments of painted and varnished wooden object were found in the excavations of the mamluk site of qusair al-qadim (wheelan, estelle j., \u2018unusual islamic finds\u2019 in quasair al-qadim 1978, preliminary report, cairo, 1978, pp.206-7). in persia a small fragment was found during the excavations at ghubayra which has been given a thirteenth century attribution (fehervari, g., \u2018near eastern lacquerwork; history and early guidance;, in lacquerwork in asia and beyond, london, 1981, pp.225-231). a further fragmentary dish wit a kufic inscription border is in the hermitage museum in st. petersburg.\u2028\u2028all these fragments have in common that they are covered with layers of colored varnish which have subsequently been carved through to reveal a polychrome design. the commonly found colors are green, yellow, cream, red and black. it has been 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sheet moulded into hemispheres which are then soldered at the edges to for a sphere. these were then in turned embellished with twisted wires and beads. the type originally derives from byzantine prototypes and the interaction between the two cultures is well known in terms of borrowing from each other in the field of jewelry. they are exceptionally well preserved.   4.4 by 4.2 by 1.7 cm.   weight: 28.1 gr. provenance   private collection, belgium"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"155","title":{"en":"a pair of early islamic gold earrings, 12th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30516/view","directSalePrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.722Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac4,000 - 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both in its foundational principles and detailed rulings. it offers a comprehensive treatment of matters pertaining to purification and prayer and has been widely referenced. recognized as a doctrinal work, it occupies an important place among the leading hanafi scholars, including ibn nujaym, ibn \u2018abidin, and al-shurunbulali. each chapter and section is rich with numerous issues and subsidiary rulings, providing thorough discussions throughout.  in his commentary, imam ibrahim draws upon the foundational hanafi sources, including al-mabsut, al-asl, al-muhit, al-fatawa al-khaniyya, among others. the work is supported by extensive proofs from the qur\u2019an, sunnah, and other authoritative texts. the author is esteemed for his careful weighing of legal opinions (tarjih al-masa\u2019il), although in some instances his conclusions diverge from those of al-kashghari. the author: ibrahim al-halabi (c. 1460\u20131549) was a prominent islamic jurist born in aleppo, then part of the mamluk sultanate. he studied in aleppo and damascus before continuing his education in cairo, likely at al-azhar university, where he studied under the renowned scholar jalal al-din al-suyuti. around 1500, he moved to istanbul, the ottoman capital, where he became an imam, preacher, and teacher at major mosques and institutions, including the fatih mosque and the dar al-qurra. al-halabi is best known for his legal work multaqa al-abhur, which became a standard reference for the hanafi school in the ottoman empire. his other major works include ghaniyat al-mutamalli, mukhtasar tatarikhani, and mukhtasar al-jawahir al-mudhiya, among others. he was recognized in later centuries as one of the foremost jurists of his era. he died in istanbul in 1549 at about ninety years of age and was buried in the edirnekapı district.   كتاب المُصَلِّي: رسالة حنفية في الطهارة والصلاة لإبراهيم الحلبي، تركيا العثمانية، القرن الثامن عشر مخطوطة عربية على الورق، تحتوي كل صفحة على 19 سطرًا مكتوبة بخط النسخ الأسود المتقن، مع إحاطة النص بإطارات حمراء محددة. العناوين والكلمات المفتاحية مكتوبة بالحبر الأحمر، بينما تظهر هوامش التعليقات والشروح بين الحين والآخر. بعض المقاطع مختارة ومسطرة باللون الأحمر. الصفحة الافتتاحية مزخرفة بالذهب والأزرق، وتحتوي المخطوطة على ثلاث مصورات وأربع لوحات جانبية نُفذت بألوان غامقة مع تعزيز الذهب. الكتابة مجلدة بجلد بني غامق. الأبعاد: 10 × 17 سم. هذا العمل هو خلاصة كتاب الإمام الكاشغري منية المصلي (توفي 505 هـ)، مجمعة بواسطة الإمام إبراهيم. في هذا النص، يتناول مسائل عديدة تتعلق بالطهارة والصلاة بأسلوب يسهل فهمه، ويوضح نقاط الاختلاف، ويوازن بين الآراء المختلفة، ويبرز الأدلة المؤيدة لكل رأي. يُعد كتاب المصلي، وهو مختصر لكتاب غنية المتأمل في شرح منية المصلي، مساهمة هامة في التقليد الفقهي الحنفي، سواء من حيث المبادئ الأساسية أو الأحكام التفصيلية. يقدم معالجة شاملة لمسائل الطهارة والصلاة وقد استُشهد به على نطاق واسع. ويُعترف به كعمل عقائدي يحتل مكانة مرموقة بين كبار العلماء الحنفيين، من بينهم ابن نجيم، وابن عابدين، والشورنبلي. كل فصل وقسم غني بالمسائل والأحكام الفرعية، مع مناقشات مستفيضة على امتداد النص. في شرحه، يستند الإمام إبراهيم إلى المصادر الحنفية الأساسية، بما في ذلك المبسوط، والأصل، والمحيط، والفوائد الخانية، وغيرها. كما يدعم عمله بأدلة واسعة من القرآن الكريم والسنة النبوية والنصوص الموثوقة الأخرى. يُقدَّر المؤلف لتأنّيه في ترجيح المسائل الفقهية، رغم أن بعض استنتاجاته تختلف أحيانًا عن آراء الكاشغري. المؤلف: إبراهيم الحلبي (حوالي 1460\u20131549) كان فقيهًا إسلاميًا بارزًا وُلد في حلب، التي كانت آنذاك جزءًا من سلطنة المماليك. درس في حلب ودمشق قبل أن يكمل تعليمه في القاهرة، على الأرجح في جامعة الأزهر، حيث تتلمذ على يد العالم المعروف جلال الدين السيوطي. حوالي عام 1500، انتقل إلى إسطنبول، عاصمة الدولة العثمانية، حيث أصبح إمامًا وخطيبًا ومعلمًا في مساجد ومؤسسات رئيسية، بما في ذلك مسجد الفاتح ودار القراء. يشتهر الحلبي بعمله الفقهي ملتقى الأبْحُر، الذي أصبح مرجعًا قياسيًا للمذهب الحنفي في الدولة العثمانية. ومن أعماله المهمة الأخرى: غنية المتأمل، ومختصر الطتارخاني، ومختصر الجواهر المضيئة، وغيرها. وقد عُرف في القرون اللاحقة كأحد أبرز الفقهاء في عصره. 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knowledge of the world. the work features an introductory discussion on distances, the earth, and its divisions, followed by chapters describing countries, regions, seas, famous rivers, wells, and mountains. the conclusion covers epics and eschatological signs of yawm al-qiyamah (the day of resurrection). notable illustrations include a colored world map and a depiction of the kaaba in al-masjid al-haram, surrounded by maqams and minarets. although traditionally attributed to his grandfather, the manuscript was actually written by ibn al-wardi, a grandson, who was also an agricultural scientist and geographer. he authored several other works, including manāfi\u2018 al-nabāt (benefits of plants) and al-wajibat wa\u2019l-manāfi\u2018 (obligations and benefits).   خريطة العجائب وفريدة الغرائب، «درة العجائب وفريدة الغرائب»، تأليف ابن الوردي، تركيا العثمانية، القرن التاسع عشر. مخطوطة عربية على الورق، تتألف من 35 ورقة مع ورقتي حراسة، في كل صفحة 19 سطرًا مكتوبة بخط نسخي أسود، مع تمييز العناوين والكلمات المهمة بالحبر الأحمر، والنص مؤطر بخطوط سوداء ومذهبة. وتحتوي على لوحتين ملونتين بألوان الغواش مع تذهيب، إضافة إلى تملكات وأختام مختلفة، ومجلدة بجلد مغربي بني مذهّب. الأبعاد: 15 × 26 سم. ملاحظة الفهرس: تمثل هذه المخطوطة رسالة جغرافية تجمع خلاصة المعارف العربية المعاصرة عن العالم. يبدأ العمل بمقدمة تتناول المسافات والأرض وتقسيماتها، تليها فصول تصف البلدان والأقاليم والبحار والأنهار الشهيرة والآبار والجبال. ويختتم بموضوعات تتعلق بالملاحم وعلامات يوم القيامة. ومن أبرز الرسوم التوضيحية خريطة ملوّنة للعالم، وتصوير للكعبة المشرفة في المسجد الحرام، تحيط بها المقامات والمآذن. وعلى الرغم من نسبته تقليديًا إلى الجد، فإن هذه المخطوطة من تأليف ابن الوردي الحفيد، الذي كان عالمًا في الزراعة وجغرافيًا. وقد ألّف عدة أعمال أخرى، منها منافع النبات والواجبات والمنافع."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"170","title":{"en":"kharitat al-ajaib wa faridat al-gharaib, 'the pearl of wonders and uniqueness of strange things' by ibn al-wardi, ottoman turkey, 19th 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al-qasim mahmud bin umar al-zamakhshari known as jar allah ( d. 1143-44): al-kashshaf ' an haqa'iq al-tanzil. arabic manuscript on paper, 379 leaves., each folio with 24 lines. of naskh script, the text from the quran in red, the rest in black, ruled in blue border, important words in red ink, opening folio with gold and polychrome illuminated headpiece, surah headings in red ink, occasional marginal notes, commentary on surahs till surah maryam. al-kashshaaf (\u2009the revealer) is a seminal tafsir by al-zamakhshari written in the 12th century. considered a primary source by major scholars, it is famous for its deep linguistic analysis, demonstrations of the supremacy of declamation of the quran, and the representation of the method the quran uses to convey meaning using literary elements and figurative speech.   in a modern blue leather binding.   text: 10 by 15 cm.    panel: 15 by 20 cm.   الكشاف أو تفسير الزمخشري    اسمه الكامل: الكشاف عن حقائق غوامض التنزيل وعيون الأقاويل في وجوه التأويل    هو كتاب في تفسير القرآن ألفه الزَّمَخْشَرِيُّ, وقد بذل الزمخشري مجهوداً كبيراً في تفسيره في سبيل تفسير الآيات القرآنية على مقتضى مذهب الاعتزال وأصوله الخمسة، وهي: التوحيد، والعدل، والوعد والوعيد، والمنزلة بين المنزلتين، والأمر بالمعروف والنهي عن المنكر    أبو القاسم محمود بن عمر بن محمد بن عمر الخوارزمي الزمخشري.من أئمة العلم بالدين والتفسير واللغة والآداب. ولد في زَمَخْشَر يوم الأربعاء السابع والعشرين من شهر رجب سنة 467 هـ / 1074 م في تركمانستان ،وسافر إلى مكة فجاور بها زمنا فلقب بجار الله، وتوفي ليلة عرفة سنة 538 هـ / 1143 م في جرجانية خوارزم، بعد رجوعه من مكة.  سلوكه فيما يقصد إيضاحه طرق السؤال والجواب كثيراً، ويعنون السؤال بكلمة «فإن قلتَ» ويعنون الجواب بكلمة «قلتُ». وهكذا نجد الأئمة الذين تكلموا على الإمام الزمخشري وعلى تفسيره من الناحية الاعتزالية قد أثنوا عليه من الناحية الأدبية والبلاغية واللغوية."},"estimateMax":1800,"lotNumber":"172","title":{"en":"a commentary on the quran (tafsir al-kashshaf), ottoman, 17th 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finely ruled deep red borders. the text is enriched with numerous detailed and meticulously executed illustrations, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and scholarly significance. the descriptions are consistently accompanied by illustrations, explicitly referenced and seamlessly integrated into the narrative. these visual elements include both comprehensive overviews and finely rendered details of the devices under discussion, serving not only to elucidate the technical explanations but also to reinforce the manuscript\u2019s visual coherence and richness.  in a brown leather binding.  18 by 26 cm. this manuscript represents the first category of a larger work originally composed in six sections. in his introduction, al-jazari outlines his purpose and acknowledges the contributions of earlier scholars. he organizes his treatise into six categories (nawʿ), each devoted to a distinct class of mechanical devices. the present section corresponds to category i, dedicated to water clocks and candle clocks. it is divided into ten chapters, each addressing a specific device. the first chapter examines, in ten sections, a water clock (binkam) designed to indicate \u201csolar hours,\u201d that is, twelve equal divisions of day and twelve of night. in the opening section, al-jazari refers to earlier timekeeping devices attributed to archimedes and to a predecessor (possibly al-qajan), particularly in relation to the division of a semicircle or full circle corresponding to the zodiac. the description of three variations of zodiac representation is accompanied by three explanatory illustrations. the intention of al-jazari and his predecessors is clearly to correlate the measurement of solar hours with observable astronomical phenomena, comparable to those determined by instruments such as astrolabes. after criticizing the models attributed to archimedes as inaccurate, al-jazari proceeds to describe the clock itself, likening its form to that of a house or castle and providing 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اليوم والليل إلى اثنتي عشرة ساعة لكل منهما. وفي مقدمته، يشير الجزري إلى آلات سابقة نُسبت إلى أرخميدس وإلى أحد من سبقه (ربما القَجَني)، خصوصًا فيما يتعلق بتقسيم نصف الدائرة أو الدائرة الكاملة المرتبطة بدائرة البروج، ويصاحب ذلك ثلاث رسوم توضيحية لأنماط مختلفة من تمثيل البروج. ويهدف الجزري ومن سبقه إلى ربط قياس الساعات الشمسية بالظواهر الفلكية المشاهدة، على نحو مشابه لما تحدده أدوات مثل الأسطرلاب. وبعد انتقاده للنماذج المنسوبة إلى أرخميدس لعدم دقتها، ينتقل إلى وصف الساعة نفسها، مشبهًا شكلها ببناء أو قلعة، ويقدّر أبعادها بنحو «ضعفي طول الإنسان». ويقدّم وصفًا دقيقًا لمظهرها الخارجي: بناء يشبه القلعة تعلوه واجهة نصف دائرية تظهر فيها ستة من أبراج البروج، بينما تبقى الستة الأخرى مخفية تحت الأفق. وتضم الواجهة صفًا من الأبواب أو النوافذ الصغيرة التي يدل انفتاحها على مرور ساعات النهار والليل الاثنتي عشرة. كما تشير آليات إضافية إلى فترات زمنية من ساعتين أو ثلاث أو ست ساعات. ومن أبرز عناصرها وجود خمسة تماثيل آلية لفرقة موسيقية\u2014طبّالين اثنين، وعازفي بوق اثنين، وعازف صنج\u2014تؤدي عروضها عند الساعات السادسة والتاسعة والثانية عشرة. ويكتمل هذا المشهد بحركة صقرين آليين وإلقائهما كرات من مناقيرهما، في تجسيد بديع لبراعة الجزري وابتكاره وللطابع الاستعراضي المميز لتصاميمه الميكانيكية."},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"174","title":{"en":"al-jami bayn al-ilm wal-amal fi sinat al-hiyal, al-jazari's mechanical treatise ( category i- water clocks), 18th-19th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30535/view","directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T13:23:34.351Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac2,000 - 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of steel or brass standards in islam can be traced back to at least the 14th century and their current form, with almond-shaped centre, ornamental point and dragons' heads turning outwards, dates back to the mid-15th century, as documented in miniature paintings. a miniature from the 1475-81 khamseh of nizami, produced in tabriz and now in the topkapi saray museum shows thirteen examples of this type of standard (basil gray, the arts of the book in central asia, unesco, 1979, pl. 134)."},"estimateMax":8000,"lotNumber":"175","title":{"en":"an early safavid pierced bronze processional standard (alam), persia, dated 924 ah/1518 ad"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30536/view","directSalePrice":6000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.762Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac6,000 - 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(16).  provenance   private collection, germany"},"estimateMax":1400,"lotNumber":"176","title":{"en":"an indian pachisi set, 17th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30537/view","directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.764Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac1,000 - \u20ac1,400","currency":"EUR","id":30537,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/orientalartauctions/cloned-images/30538/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"of rectangular form, molded and decorated in polychrome with ladies picnicking alongside female musicians in a landscape amidst flowers and blossoming trees, with a pavilion in the background. the raised border features an undulating floral vine.      57 by 54.5 cm."},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"177","title":{"en":"a large qajar underglaze-painted pottery tile, persia, 19th century."},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30538/view","directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.766Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac3,000 - 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and rulers. the manuscript ends with sultan bayazid, likely bayazid i (reigned late 14th century) or bayazid ii (late 15th century), significant ottoman sultans known for consolidating and expanding the empire."},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"187","title":{"en":"majma\u2019 al-ansab silsila nama, an ottoman genealogy, turkey, 18th century"},"url":"https://bx.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/orientalartauctions/source/catalog/auction/74152/lot/30548/view","directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-21T16:09:20.786Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac8,000 - 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islamic esoterica. attributed to the north african mystic and scholar muhammad ibn al-hajj al-tilimsani, this 14th-century treatise unfolds as a luminous tapestry of divine names, arcane invocations, talismanic diagrams, and the secret correspondences believed to govern the unseen worlds. infused with elements of sufi metaphysics and occult practice, the text is a reflection of its era\u2019s intense fascination with the spiritual sciences\u2014where revelation met cosmology, and geometry danced with prayer. it draws from a long tradition of ʿilm al-ḥurūf (the science of letters), numerology, and astral knowledge, offering the reader both ritual guidance and symbolic insight.   a coveted item among bibliophiles and collectors of mystical manuscripts, this work echoes with the timeless pursuit of hidden wisdom and the human desire to bridge the visible and invisible realms. 22 by 16 cm.       شموس الأنوار وكنوز الأسرار الكبرى، القرن الثامن عشر مخطوطة عربية على الورق، تتألف من 115 ورقة مع ثلاث ورقات حراسة، في كل صفحة 19 سطرًا مكتوبة بخط نسخي أسود، مع تمييز العناوين والكلمات التعقيبية بالحبر الأحمر. وتحتوي على جداول طلسمية، وحروف وأرقام ذات طابع طلسمـي، مع تجليد أحمر داكن. ملاحظة الفهرس: شموس الأنوار وكنوز الأسرار الكبرى تمثل هذه المخطوطة عملًا غامضًا متعدد الطبقات، وتُعد من أبرز المؤلفات في التراث الباطني الإسلامي. تُنسب إلى المتصوف والعالم المغاربي محمد بن الحاج التلمساني، ويعود تأليفها إلى القرن الرابع عشر. ويقدّم النص نسيجًا غنيًا من الأسماء الإلهية، والأدعية الخفية، والرسوم الطلسمية، والعلاقات السرية التي يُعتقد أنها تحكم العوالم غير المرئية. ويمتزج في هذا العمل التصوف بالممارسات الباطنية، ليعكس شغف عصره بالعلوم الروحية، حيث يلتقي الوحي بالكونيات، وتتداخل الهندسة مع الدعاء. كما يستند إلى تقاليد عريقة مثل علم الحروف، وعلم الأعداد، والمعارف الفلكية، مقدّمًا للقارئ إرشادات طقسية ورؤى رمزية عميقة. ويُعد هذا المصنّف من النفائس المرغوبة لدى هواة جمع المخطوطات الصوفية والباطنية، إذ يجسد السعي الدائم نحو الحكمة الخفية والرغبة الإنسانية في وصل العالم المرئي بعوالم 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with 23 lineswritten in black script; important words and titles in red ink; various drawings and tables.  in a deep leather binding.  15 by 25 cm.   al-tuhfa al-shahiyya (the royal gift), completed around 1285 by qutb al-din al-shirazi, stands as one of the most important achievements of the maragha school of astronomy\u2014a tradition dedicated to refining and correcting ancient greek cosmological models. this work represents both a culmination of earlier efforts and a major step toward a more physically coherent understanding of the universe.   at its core, the treatise seeks to improve planetary modeling. building upon his earlier work, nihayat al-idrak, al-shirazi developed more advanced mathematical frameworks that eliminated problematic elements in claudius ptolemy\u2019s system, particularly the \u201cequant,\u201d which, although mathematically effective, conflicted with the principle of uniform circular motion. al-shirazi aimed to construct models that were not only 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هنا حلولًا رياضية أكثر تقدّمًا، ساعيًا إلى تجاوز إشكالات نموذج بطليموس، ولا سيما مفهوم «المعدل» (equant) الذي كان ناجحًا حسابيًا لكنه غير مقبول من الناحية الفيزيائية. لذلك عمل الشيرازي على بناء نماذج تحقق الدقة الرياضية والاتساق الطبيعي في آنٍ واحد. ومن أبرز إنجازات الكتاب معالجته الدقيقة لحركة كوكب عطارد، وهي من أعقد المسائل الفلكية في التراث القديم. فقد استخدم الشيرازي نظامًا معقدًا من الأفلاك المتداخلة، معتمدًا على تقنية «زوج الطوسي»، لتمثيل حركة عطارد بصورة أدق مما كان متاحًا قبله. ولا تقتصر أهمية التحفة الشاهية على عصرها، بل تمتد إلى تاريخ العلم العالمي؛ إذ بيّن مؤرخو العلم مثل نويل سويردلو وجورج صليبا أن النماذج الرياضية الواردة في هذا الكتاب تتطابق مع تلك التي استخدمها لاحقًا نيكولاس كوبرنيكوس. ويشير ذلك إلى احتمال انتقال هذه الأفكار إلى أوروبا، ربما عبر المخطوطات البيزنطية، مما أسهم في تمهيد الطريق للثورة الكوبرنيكية. يمتاز الكتاب ببنية منهجية دقيقة، إذ قُسّم إلى أربعة أبواب رئيسة، يتفرع كل منها إلى فصول، مع تقسيمات إضافية تشمل مسائل وبحوث وقواعد، مما يعكس أسلوبًا علميًا منظمًا في عرض المادة. يتناول الباب الأول المبادئ التمهيدية، حيث يعرض الأسس الرياضية والطبيعية اللازمة لفهم علم الفلك، وذلك في ثلاثة فصول تُمهّد لما يليها من مباحث. أما الباب الثاني، وهو أطول أجزاء الكتاب، فيبحث في هيئة الأجرام السماوية، وحركاتها، والظواهر المرتبطة بها. ويضم ستة عشر فصلًا تتناول نماذج الشمس والقمر والكواكب الخمسة المعروفة، مع عرض تفصيلي للإصلاحات التي أدخلها المؤلف. وينتقل الباب الثالث إلى دراسة الأرض، فيناقش شكلها، وتقسيمها إلى مناطق معمورة وغير معمورة، وتأثير الظواهر السماوية في الأحوال الأرضية. ويضم هذا القسم ثلاثة عشر فصلًا، جامعًا بين الفلك والجغرافيا. ويختتم الكتاب بـ الباب الرابع، الذي يتناول مقادير الأجرام السماوية ومسافاتها، حيث يقدّم تقديرات وحسابات كمية دقيقة في ثلاثة فصول، مكمّلًا بذلك صورة الكون من حيث القياس والحجم. وبهذا، يقدّم كتاب التحفة الشاهية عرضًا متكاملًا للكون، يبدأ بالمبادئ الأساسية، ويمرّ بتحليل دقيق لحركات الأجرام السماوية، ثم ينتقل إلى دراسة الأرض، وينتهي بتحديد أبعاد العالم ومقاديره، مما يجعله أحد أكثر الأعمال الفلكية نضجًا في العصور 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in red ink, drawings and tables in red ink. housed in deep red leather binding.  20 by 30.5 cm.  khulasat al-hisab (the summary of arithmetic), attributed to baha al-din al-amili and dated to 1293 ah/1877 ad, is a classical mathematical treatise structured into ten chapters and a conclusion. it offers a systematic exposition of arithmetic, geometry, and algebra, beginning with operations on integers and fractions and progressing to traditional techniques for solving unknowns, including proportional reasoning, double false position, and inverse analysis.  the work further explores geometric measurement and its practical applications, such as land surveying and determining distances and heights and culminates in an introduction to algebra through al-jabr wa\u2019l-muqabala, alongside key computational rules and exercises aimed at developing analytical skill. note: the book is misbound. catalogue note: tahrir usul al-handasah wa-al-hisab: arabic version of the fundamental introduction to geometry, the elements by the mathematician euclid of alexandria, in the annotated edition of nasir al-din muhammad ibn muhammad al-tusi. the edition was completed on 22 sha\u2018ban 646ah/10 december 1248ad. the text is divided into fifteen articles, the last two of which are correctly said not to have been written by euclid, and al-tusi attributes both to the astronomer and mathematician hypsicles of alexandria. the text contains numerous diagrams.  مخطوطة عربية على الورق، في كل صفحة 19 سطرًا مكتوبة بخط نسخي أسود، مع تمييز العناوين والكلمات المهمة بالحبر الأحمر، وتضم رسومات وجداول منفذة بالحبر الأحمر. المخطوطة مجلّدة بجلد أحمر داكن. الأبعاد: 20 × 30.5 سم. خلاصة الحساب، المنسوبة إلى بهاء الدين العاملي، والمؤرخة بسنة 1293هـ / 1877م، هي رسالة رياضية كلاسيكية منظّمة في عشرة فصول وخاتمة. تقدّم عرضًا منهجيًا لعلم الحساب والهندسة والجبر، بدءًا من العمليات على الأعداد الصحيحة والكسور، وصولًا إلى الطرق التقليدية لحل المجهولات، بما في ذلك التناسب، وطريقة الخطأين، والتحليل العكسي. كما يتناول 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underlining in red ink; housed in a deep brown leather binding.  15 by 18 cm.  the book of ibn al-nafis is a comprehensive and systematically structured medical encyclopedia that unites deep theoretical insight with practical application. it divides medicine into two complementary domains: a theoretical framework that explains the nature of the human body, its conditions, and the causes and signs of disease; and a practical system focused on preserving health and restoring it. the work encompasses the full scope of medical practice\u2014from nutrition and simple and compound drugs to the treatment of organ-specific and systemic diseases, as well as injuries, wounds, epidemics, and poisons\u2014making it a complete physician\u2019s guide. it reflects a holistic medical vision rooted in prevention, precise diagnosis, and effective treatment, embodying the sophistication of classical islamic medicine. ابن النفيس، موجز القانون في الطب، القرن الثامن عشر\u2013التاسع عشر .مخطوطة عربية على الورق، في كل صفحة 23 سطرًا مكتوبة بخط نسخي أسود؛ العناوين والكلمات المهمة مميزة بالحبر الأحمر؛ مع وجود تعليقات هامشية أحيانًا، وتسطير بالحبر الأحمر؛ ومجلدة بجلد بني داكن. الأبعاد: 15 × 18 سم. يُعد كتاب ابن النفيس موسوعة طبية شاملة ومنظمة بشكل منهجي، تجمع بين العمق النظري والتطبيق العملي. يقسم المؤلف الطب إلى مجالين متكاملين: إطار نظري يفسر طبيعة جسم الإنسان وأحواله وأسباب الأمراض وعلاماتها؛ ونظام عملي يركّز على حفظ الصحة واستعادتها. ويغطي العمل مختلف جوانب الممارسة الطبية، بدءًا من التغذية والأدوية المفردة والمركبة، وصولًا إلى علاج أمراض الأعضاء والأمراض العامة، إضافةً إلى الإصابات والجروح والأوبئة والسموم، مما يجعله دليلًا متكاملًا للطبيب. كما يعكس هذا المصنف رؤية طبية شمولية تقوم على الوقاية، والتشخيص الدقيق، والعلاج الفعّال، مجسدًا مستوىً رفيعًا من تطور الطب في الحضارة الإسلامية الكلاسيكية."},"estimateMax":4500,"lotNumber":"232","title":{"en":"ibn al-nafis, mujaz al-qanun fi al-tibb, 18th-19th 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figures, diagrams, and tables; 21 × 35 cm. a manuscript of remarkable intellectual ambition and visual clarity, this copy of tahrir al-majisṭi embodies the synthesis of scientific rigor and aesthetic discipline characteristic of the arabic manuscript tradition. composed by naṣir al-dīn al-ṭusi (1201\u20131274), the work represents a masterful recension of almagest by claudius ptolemy, the foundational text of geocentric astronomy.  al-tusis redaction transcends mere commentary. with a lucid and methodical hand, he reorganises ptolemy\u2019s complex arguments, resolving inherited difficulties (ḥall al-ashkāl) while integrating the insights of later astronomers. the result is a text at once didactic and innovative\u2014designed to guide the reader through the intricacies of celestial theory with precision and coherence.  particularly striking is the manuscript\u2019s visual programme: its carefully executed diagrams translate abstract astronomical models into elegant geometric forms, reinforcing the intimate relationship between scientific thought and artistic expression. the measured layout of the page, with its balanced script and ordered figures, reflects a deep concern for legibility and harmony.  retaining the thirteen books (maqalat) of the almagest, the work is further articulated into finely structured sections (fuṣul) and accompanied by an extensive corpus of diagrams (ashkal), underscoring its pedagogical purpose.  both a scientific instrument and a work of art, this manuscript stands as a testament to the enduring vitality of the islamic astronomical tradition and its commitment to clarity, order, and intellectual beauty.   تحرير المجسطي: مخطوطة فلكية عربية على نهج الطوسي، القرن الثامن عشر\u2013التاسع عشر مخطوطة عربية على الورق، في كل صفحة 19 سطرًا مكتوبة بخط نسخي واضح بالمداد الأسود، مزودة بعدد كبير من الأشكال الهندسية والرسوم البيانية والجداول؛ الأبعاد: 21 × 35 سم. تُعد هذه النسخة من تحرير المجسطي مخطوطة ذات طموح فكري لافت ووضوح بصري متميز، إذ تجسّد 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and dated 1075 ah/1664\u20131665 ad.  it is bound in a deep brown leather cover, indicative of traditional islamic manuscript craftsmanship.  the work is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of both spiritual and bodily ailments, reflecting a holistic understanding of health in which the physical and metaphysical are deeply interconnected. rooted in the tradition of ruqyah (spiritual healing), the text prescribes specific qur\u2019anic verses and devotional prayers as remedies for a wide spectrum of conditions. among the ailments addressed are headaches; pain affecting the ears and eyes; disorders of the teeth and mouth; abdominal and kidney complaints; and issues related to the feet and colon etc..  the manuscript emphasizes that these remedies are not merely textual instructions but are inherently performative\u2014intended to be recited, repeated, and physically embodied as acts of healing.  رسالة في العلاج الروحي والبدني بالتلاوة التعبدية ، مؤرخة بسنة 1075هـ / 1664\u20131665م 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