Russian translation of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang

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 470 pages. It is in a fragile condition with the leather bound boards loose from the contents.

Administrative / Biographical 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.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

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.

Archivist's Note

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

Conditions Governing Use

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Custodial History

This volume was prepared for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Geographical Names