General
General
Object Auto ID
25207
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_33414
Common Name
Book
Classified Name
Book
COMMUNICATION ARTIFACTS
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.

Current Owner/Responsible Custodian
Cassiem Dharsey
Description
Material Types
Paper
Technique Types
Handwritten book
Colours
Brown
Distinguishing Features

Brown leather bound handwritten book with handmade paper pages. Written in Arabic-Afrikaans script. Illuminations on the inside cover.

Measurement Type Unit Value
Width
mm
18.30
Height
mm
22.60
History
Object Age
1800
Object Age Comment
probably 200 years old
Maker Comment
Unknown maker
Production Place
probably Cape of Good Hope
Collector Comment
Property of Dr Cassiem Dharcey
Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
Site Association
x y z
Media
Rijks Museum Loan Agreement (1).pdf (3.12 MB)
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