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Tafsir al-Thalabi. Circa 17th-18th Century. Illustrated Excerpt.

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Tafsir al-Thalabi. Circa 17th-18th Century. Illustrated Excerpt.
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Ottoman Empire. An excerpt from a copy of Tafsir al-Thalabi, also known as Al-Kashf wa-l-bay_n _an tafs_r al-Qur__n, which is a classical Sunni Qur'an commentary (tafsir) by Islamic scholar Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Thalabi. The full work is composed of 10 volumes and it is over 3,425 pages, but this lot consists of a single two-sided sheet, approximately 9x14". The text in this excerpt pertains to Surat An-Nisa, which literally means Women, and is the fourth chapter (s_rah) of the Quran. The title derives from the numerous references to women throughout the chapter, including verses 34 and 127-130. Thematically, "an-Nis_" not only addresses concerns about women, but also discusses inheritance, marriage laws, how to deal with children and orphans, legal practices. The illustrated side of the page shows a nearly fill-size drawing featuring an Emir surrounded by (presumably religious) scholars, while observing a person receiving a form of punishment by being caned on his feet. Missing top corner and some minor paint chipping off a couple of faces, Very Fine otherwise.