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[Half title of text, vol. I, La Basse Egypte.]

[Portfolio cover, vol. I: La Basse Egypte.]

[Inside cover and bookplate, vol. I, La Basse Egypte.]

The Jews of Damascus find a large jug inscribed with the Muslim profession of faith (shahâdah) and try to destroy it, but they are unsuccessful.

The seated Muhammad discusses prophethood with members of the Quraysh.

An old man who is cured after drinking from the miraculous healing fountain talks to the leader of the Banû Junda'.

The Prophet causes a spring to come forth and cures Abû Jahl with its waters, but Abû Jahl then accuses Muhammad of sorcery.

Mutî' and his idol collapse before the Prophet Muhammad, and the Jews beg Muhammad to restore Mutî's life.

Abû Bakr and the Prophet's nephews ask the Sakifîs for the hand of their daughter Barîrah in marriage to Muhammad.

Abû Tâlib, 'Abbâs ibn al-Muttalib, and other leaders of the Quraysh question Muhammad about his miraculous night journey.

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.

Abû Hishâm of Medina kisses the hand of the Prophet.

Umm Hakîm, in white robes and a black net face veil, seated before the Prophet, tells Muhammad that Abû Bakr would like to give his daughter 'Â'ishah in marriage to him.

Muhammad with a companion meets with the Banû Junda', who have converted to Islam.

An erstwhile rich man, Najiz ibn Farrâsh, who was cursed by the Prophet, now a beggar.

Nufayl tells the Jews that he wants to send a delegation to Muhammad.

Abû Lahab and his followers hurl stones at Muhammad and Abû Bakr at the 'Ukâz Fair.

Hannâd ibn 'Umar and members of the Tamîm tribe seated before Muhammad.

Meccan leaders and the Hashimites gather around Muhammad for the marriage ceremony.

[Back cover of binding], illuminated manuscript

Muhammad, followed by Abû Bakr and 'Alî, goes to ask support of his uncle 'Abbâs at the 'Ukâz Fair and to invite the people to Islam.

Abû Jahl loses his speech after he curses Muhammad.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr visit the Banû Salîmah tribe.

Muhammad performs another miracle by creating a spring of cool, pure water in the desert camp of the Banû Junda'.

Nu'mân kisses the hand of Muhammad, embracing Islam.

Abû Jahl begs Muhammad to heal him.

Muhammad discusses Islam with leaders of the Banî Sa'sa'ah tribe, including 'Âmir ibn Sa'sa'ah.

Abû Jahl, his speech restored, again urges the people to abandon their belief in the Prophet, telling them that Muhammad is a sorcerer.

Ibn Husayn, Mâlik ibn Jabal, and 'Alâ' ibn 'Alâ' of the Fîrâzâ tribe become Muslims.

'Abbâs, Muhammad's uncle, asks Abû Lahab to provide Muhammad with funds so that he can marry.

'Abbâs, the servant of the brothers 'Utbah and Shaybah of the clan of 'Abd Shams, kisses the feet of Muhammad in recognition of his prophethood.

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Foldover, illuminated manuscript

Illuminated pages - Arabic illuminated manuscript

Muhammad at al-Masjid al-Aqsâ leads the earlier prophets and angels in prayer.

Abû Jahl, Muhammad's most prominent opponent in Mecca, is angered at people of his tribe who will not listen to him.

Hannâd ibn 'Umar kisses the hand of Muhammad, pledging his aid and allegiance.

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

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

Muhammad visits Abû Lahab in his camp.

Mutî', who has been restored to life by the Prophet, stands in front of him, his idol lying at his feet, and he converts to Islam.

Muhammad visits Abû Tâlib, who is his uncle and head of the Banû Hâshim, trying to convince him on his deathbed to become a Muslim.

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

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.

Muhammad, seated before a mihrab made of inlaid wood, talks to the leaders of the Kindah tribe.

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

Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.

Suhrâb captures Hajîr. - Persian manuscript

Tawurk, the grandfather of Garshâsp, captures Sarnud of Hind (India).

Rustam kills Suhrâb. - Persian manuscript

Rûdâba giving birth to Rustam. - Public domain dedication image

Zâl kills the Turanian hero Kulbâd.

Rustam's Third Feat: he kills a dragon.

Afrâsiâb and his troops pursue the army of Qarân.

Front cover of binding - Persian manuscript

Suhrâb menaces Rustam with a knife.

The youthful Iranian king Naudar led captive before the enthroned Turanian ruler Afrâsiyâb.

Barzû's mother tells Rustam of the lineage of her son.

Rustam kills the castellan of Mount Sipand.

Barzû, the grandson of Rustam, captures Gurgîn.

Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

Suhrâb removes Gurdâfrîd's helmet and discovers his adversary is a woman.

Rustam drags Sûdâbah from her throne.

Manûchihr lifts his fleeing uncle.

Manûchihr beheads his uncle Salm in battle.

Kubâd kills the Turanian warrior Bârmân.

Zâl before the palace of Rûdâbah.

Rustam's Seventh Feat: he kills the white dîv.

The sîmurgh brings Zâl to Sâm. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Garshâsp captured the dîv Mahrâs.

Rustam drinks wine with Kay Qubâd.

Rustam wrestles with Suhrâb. - Persian manuscript

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings.

[Title page] [Sarlawh?] with "marginal drawings of gold plants, trees, and animals".

The baby Rustam in swaddling clothes is suckled by one of his ten wet nurses.

Jamshîd enthroned flanked by an angel and a swordbearer.

Back cover of binding - Persian manuscript

Rustam kills Alkûs. - Persian manuscript

Garshâsp, an ancestor of Rustam, kills a dragon with a lance.

Mihrâs wrestles with Barzû's dîv before the entrance to the dîv's cave.

Manûchihr and his army degeat the forces of Kâkvî, the grandson of Zahhâk.

Garshâsp hits a lion with his mace.

The execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

Siyâvush undergoes the fire ordeal.

Rustam kneels, grieving before the mortally wounded Suhrâb.

Kay Kâ'ûs receives his grandson Kay Khusrau.

Kay Khusrau enthroned, surrounded by eight courtiers.

Gîv, dressed in a tiger-skin coat and helmet, leads the young Kay Khusrau and his mother Farangîs across the Oxus.

Siyâvush plays polo with Afrâsiyâb.

Farîdûn, seated on his throne, surrounded by five courtiers.

The king of Hâmâvarân sues Rustam for peace.

Rustam's Fourth Feat: he kills the sorcerer.

Rustam, wearing his leopard hat and armor, lifts Pîlsam off his horse on a spear.

Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills Arzhang dîv.

Rustam's Seven's Feat: he slays the White dîv.

Rustam, having killed Afrâsiyâb's horse with his spear, attacks the Tûrânian leader.

Garzîvaz visits Siyâvush at Siyâvushgîrd.

Pîlsam fights with Rustam. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Rustam, fully armed and wearing his traditional tiger-skin coat and leopard hat, comes out through a gateway to kill an enraged white elephant that has trampled its keeper.

Front cover of binding - Public domain medieval manuscript

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