Fragment of an Anonymous Manuscript
in Ottoman Turkish
Sundials – On Instruments to Measure Prayer Times
Attractive Naskhi script with 36 sketches and 6 tables.
54 pp., 13.5 x 22 cm
Unknown copist
Late 18th, possible early 19th century
Marbled binding
Order No.: MSS_141
Status: available
Price: 3 200 € (excl. VAT)
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Sundials can be found on the walls of many Ottoman mosques to determine prayer times which are formed by the shadow formed by the angles of movement of the sun.
The inscription on the marbled cover reads "the book of Şakir Efendi" which indicates that the manuscript stems from the estate of Şakir Efendi of Bozoklu, a statesman, scholar and astronomist in the Ottoman Empire.
The first page begins with „al-maqala al-thalitha“ (third article) which indicates the fragmentary character of the manuscript.
It contains 36 very accurately drawn sketches and 6 tabular calculations.
No date is mentioned but based on paper, binding and script, the manuscript dates from the late 18th or early 19th century.