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Manuscript

The Canon of Medicine

Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna)

Complete copy of the Canon transcribed in Damascus in 720 AH, gilded in fine Mamluk style.

Description

Complete copy of the Canon transcribed in Damascus in 720 AH, gilded in fine Mamluk style.

Details

Inventory number: NLS-MS-00256
Type: Manuscript
Language: ar
Period: 8th c. AH
Year: 1320 – 1320
Place of origin: Damascus
Material: Paper, ink and gold leaf
Dimensions: 34 × 24 cm
Pages: 612

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