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Nufayl reads a letter from the Jews of Bayt al-Muqaddas (the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem) about Muhammad to his followers, who include five women.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Abû Jahl begs Muhammad to heal him.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Jibrîl (Gabriel) invites Hazrat Muhammad for his night journey (the Mi'râj).

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Abû Hishâm, sitting with two friends in an eyvân, tells them that he has become a Muslim.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Nufayl ibn Ghawth, seated at a low desk, reads a passage from the Old Testament that refers to the coming of the Prophet Muhammad.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad, mounted on Burâq accompanied by Jibrîl and host angels, rises to the heavens on his way to al-Masjid al-Aqsâ.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Hamzah, an uncle of the Prophet although of about the same age, dressed in gold armor and holding a sword, threatens to punish those of the Quraysh who are not faithful to Muhammad after Abû Tâlib's death.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.

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Rustam kills Suhrâb. - Persian manuscript

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Suhrâb menaces Rustam with a knife.

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Front cover of binding - Persian manuscript

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Barzû, the grandson of Rustam, captures Gurgîn.

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Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

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A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

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Rustam drags Sûdâbah from her throne.

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Kubâd kills the Turanian warrior Bârmân.

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Rustam wrestles with Suhrâb. - Persian manuscript

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Rustam drinks wine with Kay Qubâd.

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Garshâsp captured the dîv Mahrâs.

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Rustam kills Alkûs. - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings.

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The execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

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[Brief description of the contents of the album.]

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Mecca - Public domain dedication image

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Madinah - Public domain dedication image

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Tûr kills his brother Îraj. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Rustam slays Qulûn. - Persian manuscript

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Scene from market life ff. 48-49

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Abû Jahl and his followers tell the Medinans that they must not harm Muhammad.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Salmân is bought by an Antioch priest.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

The angel Jibrîl delivers a message from God to Muhammad, ordering him to leave Mecca and go to Medina.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad dismounts before the house of Ayyûb al-Ansârî and puts his hand on the shoulder of the owner, who is overcome with emotion.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Six Medinans sit before Muhammad and Abû Bakr, discussing the new faith at Akaba.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad sits beneath the arcade of Ayyûb's house with three of the Companions and heals Ayyûb's blind mother, who kneels before him.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr on camels talk with an old man, Muhsin, of the Bakr ibn Wâ'il tribe, at the 'Ukâz Fair.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Abû Hishâm and his friends discuss Muhammad and his new religion with the people of Quraysh.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Mus'ab and As'ad talk to Usayd, who has come to them with evil intentions.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad, with God's help (symbolized by a colorful angel flying down from heaven) heals Umm Ma'badah's lame son.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Two of the first twelve people converted to Islam from Medina kiss the hands of the Prophet at Akaba.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Salmân presents a tablet written in Syriac to Muhammad, that indicates that Muhammad is the last prophet.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr take refuge in a cave, hiding from Meccan pursuers.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Iblîs, in the guise of an old man, leads a party of eight Quraysh soldiers to the cave where Muhammad and Abû Bakr are hiding.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Ruhhâm chases Bârmân. - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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Gustaham fights Lahhâk. - Persian manuscript

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Rustam hits Kâfûr. - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 253.

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Rustam captures Kâmûs. - Persian manuscript

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Farîburz, the son of Kay Kâ'ûs, hits Kâlbad.

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Farâmarz slays a fleeing soldier.

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Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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Kay Khusrau bids farewell to his court.

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Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 254v.

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Tûs kills the Turanian warrior Arzhang.

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Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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Ruhhâm cuts off the arm of the sorcerer Bâzûr.

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Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 288.

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Farûd shoots Zarasp, the son of Tûs.

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Bîzhan kills Balâshânwith a mace.

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Above, Bîzhan fights Rû'în. [] Below, Hajîr leads away the dead Sipahram.

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Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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Akvân dîv about to fling the sleeping Rustam into the sea.

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Kay Khusrau celebrates on his return to Iran.

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Pîrân escapes from Gûdarz. - Persian manuscript

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Afrâsiyâb gives Pîrân a robe of honor.

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Kay Khusrau kills Shîdah. - Persian manuscript

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Qubâd, son of Pîrûz, enthroned at Ctesiphon, delivers an oration to the Iranians.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Tarjumah-i Shâhnâmah [Translation of Shâhnâmah into Turkish]

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Garsîvaz leads Manîzha next to the pit where Bîzhan is imprisoned.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Isfandiyâr lays the booty of his Turan conquest before the throne of Gushtâsp.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Iskandar and Khizr (on a mule), both holding shining globes that light their way through the gloom, ride towards the Fountain of Life.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Close-up of erased ex libris. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Bahrâm Gûr hunting, accompanied by his slave girl Âzâdah.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Large and small initials, rubrics, name of text in red and blue, human face sketched in bottom margin.

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[Page from Xanten Bible with three columns of text]

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As they continue their journey to Medina, Muhammad and Abû Bakr meet three women who convert to Islam.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Opening of text. Large puzzle initials, rubric, red daubs and blue marker as placemarkers, marginal notation.

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Opening of legendary with rubrics; spaces reserved for initials.

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Opening of main text, large initial with penwork, small initial and placefinder, name of book in blue and red. Biblical text written larger than commentary.

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Charter pasted into front binding.

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Biblical exposition in highly abbreviated script.

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Explicit of main text. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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The investiture of the archbishop of Mainz f. 182

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Emperor Sigismund with the golden rose ff. 86-87

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Jerome of Prague, in fetters, between two soldiers f. 142

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Horae, fol. 51 - Public domain medieval manuscript

A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the late medieval period. It is a type of prayer book that contains a collection of prayers and devotional texts More

Sardine (Genus Smaris), smârîs [top]; Sea gudgeon (Gobius niger jozo), qûbiyyûn [n.p.]al-tarî [up. middle]; A sea gudgeon shown in the maw of a pig.. [middle]; Tuna (Thunnus species), amûtârîkhûs [n.p.][ lower middle and bottom], fol. 76

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