General
General
Object Auto ID
25207
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_33414
Common Name
Book
Classified Name
Local Name
Khitaab
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
A leather bound handwritten book of cultural instructions based on Muslim religious laws. The book was written on the topic of water and the type of water that can or cannot be used based on Muslim religious laws. It is written in Arabic-Afrikaans script and is illuminated on the inside cover.
Provenance
Property of Dr Cassiem Dharcey. The book is a family heirloom.
Owner
Description
Description
Material Types
Technique Types
Colours
Distinguishing Features
Brown leather bound handwritten book with handmade paper pages. Written in Arabic-Afrikaans script. Illuminations on the inside cover.
Dimension Comments
Handmade leather cover of irregular width.
History
History
Object Age
1800
Object Age Comment
probably 200 years old
Maker Comment
Unknown maker
Production Place
Collector Comment
Property of Dr Cassiem Dharcey
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Media
Media
Rijks Museum Loan Agreement (1).pdf (3.12 MB)
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