Fonds SC48 - Russian translation of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 SC48

Title

Russian translation of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang

Date(s)

  • [1829] (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

1 bound volume handwritten

Context area

Name of creator

Administrative history

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire was the ministry of the Russian Empire responsible for relations with foreign states from 1802 to 1917.

Archival history

This volume was prepared for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented the volume to the Royal Asiatic Society. This is recorded in the Donations Register as having taken place on 15 May 1829.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

A handwritten volume written in Russian. A note in English, at the beginning of this volumes states that it contains: Copy of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang Armenian Laws Laws of the Kings of Georgia This is an extensive volume of approximately 470read more

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment isread more

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.

Language of material

  • Russian
  • English

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Description control area

Description identifier

gb891-sc48

Archivist's note

The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.