Private collections, Private collections--Orientalism, Manners and customs, Manners and customs--Mecca (Saudi Arabia)--Pictorial works, Implements, utensils, etc, Footwear, Forniture, Bags
Lithographic print showing objects and utensils commonly used in Mecca, such as baskets, brushes, covers fans, but also sandals, hats, tables,... Show moreLithographic print showing objects and utensils commonly used in Mecca, such as baskets, brushes, covers fans, but also sandals, hats, tables, lecterns, and bags. The items are drawn from the collection of Snouck Hugronje. Title and date from item. Plate 38 in Bilder-Atlas zu Mekka (Haag : Martinus Nijhoff, 1888-1889). The plate is numbered (XXXVIII). The image is printed onto a 2-pages folded sheet featuring two plates. Printed beneath image, in ink: in lower right corner: ‘ex. coll. auct.’ (ex collectione auctoris, [drawn] from the collection of the author) and in the lower left corner: ‘P.W.M. Trap exc.’ (Pieter Willem Marinus Trap excudit, Pieter Willem Marinus Trap engraved). The objects are itemized in the list of plates at the beginning of the volume. Each object is identified by a number, which refers to elements in this list, that is: 1. Zèmbîl (Marktkörbchen); 2. Mèknasah (Teppichbesen aus Palmblättern); 3.Mekabbah (Deckel für Schüsseln oder Teller, die, mit Speisen gefüllt, von Haus zu Haus oder in die Moschee getragen werden); 4. Quffah (Körbchen zum Mitnehmen von Speisen); 5., 5a. Mèrwahah (aus Palmblattstrifen geflochtener Fächer); 6. Qubqâb (hölzerner Stelzschuh, in dieser Form von Weibern getragen); 7.Madâs mèkkâwî (mekkanische Sandale); 8. Madâs mèdènî (medinensische Sandale; nicht weniger als die vorhergehende Form in Mekka getragen); 9., 10. Kursî's (Tischchen zum Daraufstellen grosser metallener Teller mit Speisen); 11., 12. Rahl's (Lesepulte, resp. aus Holz und aus Palmblattstielen; vorzüglich zu Uebungen im Qurânrecitieren gebraucht); 13. Qalaç (lederne Mäklertasche zum Aufnehmen kleiner, dem Dèllâl zum Verkauf übergebener Gegenstände). A note mentions that more information on those objects can be found in the essay by Snouck Hurgronje titled "Ethnographisches aus Mekka", which was published in "Internationales Archiv für Ethnographie" (Vol. I, Leiden, 1888). Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.02074-0038 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26519288 BIB-ID: 2831720 Show less
Private collections, Private collections--Orientalism, Manners and customs, Manners and customs--Mecca (Saudi Arabia)--Pictorial works, Implements, utensils, etc, Pitchers, Vases
Lithographic print showing objects and utensils commonly used in Mecca, such as water pitchers, wooden boxes, cups and frames. The items are drawn... Show moreLithographic print showing objects and utensils commonly used in Mecca, such as water pitchers, wooden boxes, cups and frames. The items are drawn from the collection of Snouck Hugronje. Title and date from item. Plate 39 in Bilder-Atlas zu Mekka (Haag : Martinus Nijhoff, 1888-1889). The plate is numbered (XXXIX). The image is printed onto a 2-pages folded sheet featuring two plates. Printed beneath image, in ink: in lower right corner: ‘ex. coll. auct.’ (ex collectione auctoris, [drawn] from the collection of the author) and in the lower left corner: ‘P.W.M. Trap exc.’ (Pieter Willem Marinus Trap excudit, Pieter Willem Marinus Trap engraved). The objects are itemized in the list of plates at the beginning of the volume. Each object is identified by a number, which refers to elements in this list, that is: 1., 2. Schèrbah's (hölzerne Wasserkrüge); 3., 4. Barrâdijjeh's (hölzerne Wasserkrüge); 5. Huqq (hölzerne Dose zur Aufbewahrung kleiner Gegenstände); 6. Kâs oder Kâsah (Trinkbecher); 7. Huqq hölzerne Dose); 8. Qaçabah (hölzernes Gestell zur Aufnahme eines Wassserkruges). A note mentions that more information on those objects can be found in the essay by Snouck Hurgronje titled "Ethnographisches aus Mekka", which was published in "Internationales Archiv für Ethnographie" (Vol. I, Leiden, 1888). Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.02074-0039 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2651929x BIB-ID: 2831721 Show less
Lithographic print showing objects and utensils commonly used in Mecca, such as wooden vessels, boxes, pitchers and cups, saucers, brass bowls, but... Show moreLithographic print showing objects and utensils commonly used in Mecca, such as wooden vessels, boxes, pitchers and cups, saucers, brass bowls, but also waterpipes, prayer beads and silver-plated amulets in a chain. The items are drawn from the collection of Snouck Hugronje. Title and date from item. Plate 40 in Bilder-Atlas zu Mekka (Haag : Martinus Nijhoff, 1888-1889). The plate is numbered (XL). The image is printed onto a 2-pages folded sheet featuring two plates. Printed beneath image, in ink: in lower right corner: ‘ex. coll. auct.’ (ex collectione auctoris, [drawn] from the collection of the author) and in the lower left corner: ‘P.W.M. Trap exc.’ (Pieter Willem Marinus Trap excudit, Pieter Willem Marinus Trap engraved). The objects are itemized in the list of plates at the beginning of the volume. Each object is identified by a number, which refers to elements in this list, that is: 1. Schèrbah (hölzerner Wasserkrug); 2. Rub'î (hölzerner Wasserkrug); 3. Mèschrab (hölzener Becher mit Untersatz und Deckel); 4. Huqq (Dose mit Deckel); 5. Tâsah oder Mèschrab (hölzerne Trinkschale); 6. 7. Findjân und Zarf (höllzerne Kaffeetasse und becherförmige, dazu gehörende Untertasse); 8. Kâsah (kleiner Becher mit Deckel); 9. Mèschrab (messingene Trinkschüssel; in der Mitte eine Art Pfeiler, von dessen Rande einige messingene Amulete herabhängen); 10. Schîschah (Wasserpfeife); 11. Elf Amulete aus vergoldetem Silber: a. vier (buchförmige) Chatmah's zur Aufnahme von Qurânsprüchen usw.; b. zwei Heikal's; c. zwei Lôh's mit Sprüchen; d. zwei Halbmonde (Hilâl's) mit Sprüchen; e. ein Ischm, zur Aufnahme eines Edelsteines; 12. Subhah (Rosenkranz aus Perlmutter). A note mentions that more information on those objects can be found in the essay by Snouck Hurgronje titled "Ethnographisches aus Mekka", which was published in "Internationales Archiv für Ethnographie" (Vol. I, Leiden, 1888). Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.02074-0040 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26519306 BIB-ID: 2831722 Show less
Government facilities, Government facilities--Mecca (Saudi Arabia)--Photographs
This image shows a view over the city of Mecca from an elevated position east of the Masjid al-Haram. The photograph is the left section of a four... Show moreThis image shows a view over the city of Mecca from an elevated position east of the Masjid al-Haram. The photograph is the left section of a four part panorama which includes Plates III, IV and V. The photograph was taken the Meccan doctor and photographer al-Sayyid ʻAbd al-Ghaffar (active in 1880s) between 1886 and 1887. Title from caption list in original portfolio. Date from original item. Plate no. 2 in Bilder aus Mekka (Leiden : E. J. Brill, 1889). The plate is numbered (II). Erased Arabic description and signature “Photography by al-Sayyid ʻAbd al-Ghaffar, doctor in Mecca” in the upper and lower part of the print. The print has manuscript annotations in Arabic beneath the image referring to locations indicated in a key below the image "مكة المكرمة. (١) الحميدية دائرة ال...، (٢) قلعة أجياد، (٣) المطبعة الأميرية". Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.11014-0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2654071x BIB-ID: 2832156 Show less
View over the city of Mecca showing the neighbourhoods of Suq al-Layl and Al Qushashiyah, probably taken from the Jabal Abu Qubays. Photograph is... Show moreView over the city of Mecca showing the neighbourhoods of Suq al-Layl and Al Qushashiyah, probably taken from the Jabal Abu Qubays. Photograph is the right section of a four part panorama which includes Plates II, III and IV. The photograph was taken the Meccan doctor and photographer al-Sayyid ʻAbd al-Ghaffar (active in 1880s) between 1886 and 1889. Title from caption list in original portfolio. Date from original item. Plate no. 5 in Bilder aus Mekka (Leiden : E. J. Brill, 1889). The plate is numbered (V). Erased Arabic description and signature “Photography by al-Sayyid ʻAbd al-Ghaffar, doctor in Mecca” in the upper and lower part of the print. Manuscript annotation in Arabic under the print “مكة المكرمة”. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.11014-0003 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26540770 BIB-ID: 2832162 Show less
The Treaty of Jeddah, signed in 1927, between King Abdul Aziz and the United Kingdom, recognized the sovereignty of King Abdul Aziz over what was... Show moreThe Treaty of Jeddah, signed in 1927, between King Abdul Aziz and the United Kingdom, recognized the sovereignty of King Abdul Aziz over what was then known as the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd (these regions were unified into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932). In return, King Abdul Aziz would hold back his forces from attacking and harassing neighbouring British Protectorates. This treaty was renewed with modifications in 1936, the changes pertaining to the disposal of the effects of deceased pilgrims, the purchase of war materials by Saudi Arabia from UK manufacturers, etc. In English and Arabic. - Well-preserved. English and Arabic. Main Heritage Compact General JX636 1892, 1937, no. 10 Book Item-ID: i16875497 BIB-ID: 1510968 Show less
Islam, Islam--Early works to 1800, Description and travel, BP161 .P57 1704
by Joseph Pitts of Exon. Errata: p. 183. Main Heritage Shelves General BP161 .P57 1704 Book Item-ID: i10044589 BIB-ID: 1006261 Show moreby Joseph Pitts of Exon. Errata: p. 183. Main Heritage Shelves General BP161 .P57 1704 Book Item-ID: i10044589 BIB-ID: 1006261 Show less
(each with special t.p.) : Of the Mahometan religion, two books ... done into English from the Latin of Adrian Reeland -- A treatise concerning the... Show more(each with special t.p.) : Of the Mahometan religion, two books ... done into English from the Latin of Adrian Reeland -- A treatise concerning the Turkish liturgy / by Albertus Bobovius ... with notes by Thomas Hyde -- Historical and critical reflections upon Mahometanism and Socinianism. With special title-pages for parts I-II, III, and IV. The first two parts were originally published (Utrecht, 1705) under title: De religione mohammedica libri duo. The material, including translations of many passages, was drawn from original sources, chiefly from Abū Shujāʻ. cf. Quérard. La France litt., 1835, t. 7, p. 512. The third part, originally published in Latin (Oxoniae, 1690) under title: Tractus Alberti Bovovii ... de Turcorum liturgia, includes notes by Thomas Hyde. The fourth part, by Mathurin Veyssière de Lacroze, was first published in his Dissertations historiques sur divers sujets (Rotterdam, 1707) cf. Quérard. La France litt., 1800, t. 4, p. 381. The present translation includes "a letter from Mr. Leibnitz to the author" (p. 245-254). Main Heritage Shelves General BP160 .R32E 1712 Book Item-ID: i10093679 BIB-ID: 1011003 Show less
تأليف مونتجومري وات ؛ تعريب شعبان بركات. Main Heritage Compact General BP75 .W37125 1952 Book Item-ID: i16149270 BIB-ID: 2832903 يتضمن مراجع ببليوجرافية. Show moreتأليف مونتجومري وات ؛ تعريب شعبان بركات. Main Heritage Compact General BP75 .W37125 1952 Book Item-ID: i16149270 BIB-ID: 2832903 يتضمن مراجع ببليوجرافية. Show less
Arabic poetry, Arabic poetry--Translations into English, PJ7642.E5 J64 1893
translated from the Arabic by Capt. F.E. Johnson ; with an introduction by Shaikh Faizullabhai. Text in Arabic and English. Main Heritage Shelves... Show moretranslated from the Arabic by Capt. F.E. Johnson ; with an introduction by Shaikh Faizullabhai. Text in Arabic and English. Main Heritage Shelves General PJ7642.E5 J64 1893 Book Item-ID: i15868163 BIB-ID: 1023866 Show less
