Letter: T-S Ar.39.490

Letter T-S Ar.39.490

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Shelfmark
T-S Ar.39.490
Primary Language
Arabic

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Description

Letter addressed to Abū l-Mufaḍḍal, in Alexandria. Fragment (left side of recto). In Arabic script, in an eloquent style. Dating: Likely 12th or 13th century. Most of what is preserved consists of flattery and blessings. The sender says that he sent something with Abū l-Faraj, and he seems to be reporting on his attempts to carry out errands for the addressee. Verso contains the end of the letter and the address.

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Provenance
Geniza
Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Arabic Box 39, fol. 490; TS Arabic Box 39, f. 490
Input date
In PGP since 2019
Image
Transcription
Translation

T-S Ar.39.490 1r

°
1r

T-S Ar.39.490 1v

°
1v
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Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter, T-S Ar.39.490. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/20975/ (accessed October 14, 2026).