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Nu'mân kisses the hand of Muhammad, embracing 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.

Muhammad performs another miracle by creating a spring of cool, pure w...

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.

Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

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A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

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Suhrâb before the White Castle, his army behind 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.

Gayûmars seated, surrounded by wild beasts, including a lion, a tiger,...

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.

Manûchihr kills his uncle Salm by striking him in the head with his sw...

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 new king Kay Khusrau talks with nobles of his court.

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.

Manûchihr killing his uncle Tûr by spearing him in the back.

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 soldiers of Afrâsiyâb battle the Iranians for the first time.

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.

Roll Chronicle of the Kings of England and the Botelers of Sudeley Cas...

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Abû Hishâm and his friends discuss Muhammad and his new religion with ...

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.

Three Christian monks attend a Muslim religious meeting.

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.

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

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Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 171v

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Farâmarz, a son of Rustam, strikes Shîrm.

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Gushtâsb is greeted by Zâl in Sîstân.

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Tûs kills the Turanian warrior Arzhang.

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Dârâ, the son of Dârâb, sits on the throne with supports in the form o...

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.

Rustam lifts Shangul from his saddle on his lance.

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.

Hormuzd, seated in a small covered pavilion, talks with one of his fat...

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 troops of Bahrâm Chûbînah defeat those of Sâvah Shâh.

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.

Hungarian coats of arms f. 438 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Peach tree (khaukh), f. 161v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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The spring of 'Ibâd Allâhâbâd, a village between Qazvin and Hamadân, f...

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Juniper gum tree (lubân) [top]; Almond tree (lauz) [bottom], f. 174

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Garlic (balbûs) [Misspelled balyûs] [top]; Aconite (bîsh). A poisonou...

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Lote tree (nabq), f. 177v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Pulse (karsana), f. 203 - Persian manuscript

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A story about a merchant with a slave who leads his camel, f. 221

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Nightshade ('inab al-sa'lab) [top]; Radish (fujl) [bottom], f. 198

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Weasel (dalah), f. 326v - Persian manuscript

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Initial S formed a a female-headed snake, offering the apple to Eve, w...

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Explicit of text, with initial, placemarkers, and miniature of Christ ...

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Manûchihr gives advice to Zâl about his marriage to Rûdâbah.

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Miniature showing 1. Venus enthroned as Queen of Cypriens, beneath a r...

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Solomon's seal, illuminated...

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Giovanni Boccaccio - Medea., Illuminated medieval manuscript, illumina...

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Giovanni Boccaccio - Nicostrata., Illuminated medieval manuscript, ill...

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Three miniatures: Cain and Abel make offerings; Cain slays Abel; God ...

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Noah's ark, fol. 11r - Public domain dedication image

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Two miniatures, with text, initials, linefillers, fol. 15v

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Afrâsiyâb dictates a letter to Siyâvush.

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 and Afrâsiyâb feasting on the occasion of Siyâvush's marriage...

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.

Miniature showing 1. Sempronia displaying her skill in rhetoric before...

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Miniature showing 1. portrait of Mariamne and Aristobolus shown by kne...

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Miniature showing the Empress Irene condemning her son, Constantine, t...

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The meeting of Rustam and Isfandiyâr.

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 fox and the goat [cont.]. - Public domain dedication image

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Gurgîn kills Andarîmân. - Persian manuscript

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fol. 54v - Public domain dedication image

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Full-page initial E of Psalm 80, showing scenes from 2 Samuel 14. At t...

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fol. 87r - Public domain dedication image

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The man who promised the impossible [cont.]; The cheat.

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The frogs and the dried-up pond [cont.]; The old man and death.

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fol. 128r - Public domain dedication image

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fol. 130v - Public domain dedication image

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 147r, illuminated manu...

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The fox and the monkey king [cont.].

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The doctor and his patient [cont.]; The bird catcher and the viper.

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The ant and the dove [cont.]; The bat, the thorn, and the gull.

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The bat, the thorn, and the gull [end]; The donkey and the gardener.

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The mole and his mother [cont.]; The wasps, the partridges, and the fa...

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The tortoise and the eagle [cont.]; The flea and the man.

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The lion, the wolf, and the fox [cont.].

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Hermes and the sculptor [cont.]; Hermes and Tiresias.

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The ant [cont.]; The bat and the weasels.

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The donkey, the crow, and the wolf [cont.]; The donkey, the fox, and t...

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The dog who came to dinner [end]; The fisherman who played the flute.

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Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature.

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Rubric and full-page miniature showing Moses, Pharaoh, and the rain of...

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Abû Hishâm of Medina kisses the hand of the 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.

Nufayl reads a letter from the Jews of Bayt al-Muqaddas (the Jewish Te...

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.

Rustam's Third Feat: he kills a dragon.

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Rustam's Fourth Feat: he kills the sorcerer.

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.

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

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, initial with Jerome writing, smaller initials with pe...

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A Persian king who is a Zoroastrian and his young son, Salmân al-Fâris...

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.

When the Chistian monks question Muhammad about the father of Jesus an...

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.

A meeting of the Quraysh unbelivers in which Iblîs descloses a plan to...

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.

'Abd-Allâh ibn Ubayy of the 'Awf tribe and two friends sit before the ...

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.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 253.

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Furûhil and Zangûlah fight. - Persian manuscript

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Bahman and his courtiers look at the body of Farâmarz.

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The Turkish troops attack the forces of Bîzhan.

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 kills Fûr of Hind in single combat by cleaving him down the m...

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.

Pîrân leads the Turanian forces against 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.

Isfandiyâr's Third Exploit: he battles the dragon.

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.

Akvân Dîv flings Rustam into the sea.

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.

Barbâd, the musician, stands before Khusrau in his garden at Naurus.

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.

A third battle against the soldiers of Zangbâr.

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 investiture of the archbishop of Mainz f. 182

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Red juniper tree (sandarûs) [top]; Cherry tree (shibâb) [bottom], f. 1...

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Palma Christi (khirva') [top]; Willow tree (khalâf) [bottom], f. 161

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Dog-rose (nastaran) [top]; Mint (na'nâ') [bottom], f. 209v

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Watercress (jirjîr), f. 187v - Persian manuscript

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A red, weasel-like animal (ibn 'aras), f. 320v

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Siyâvush undergoes the fire ordeal.

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.