The Jews of Damascus find a large jug inscribed with the Muslim profes...
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.
An old man who is cured after drinking from the miraculous healing fou...
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.
Suhrâb captures Hajîr. - Persian manuscript
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Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.
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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.
Rustam kneels, grieving before the mortally wounded Suhrâb.
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.
Kay Kâ'ûs receives his grandson Kay Khusrau.
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 receives a letter from Bazan, the king of Yemen.
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.
Surâqah ibn Mâlik comes to kill Muhammad but his horse is stuck in 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.
'Alî, surrounded by evil spirits, is enveloped by a gold nimbus and pr...
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.
'Alî explains to a group of men the truth about Muhammad's alleged deb...
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 and his followers tell the Medinans that they must not harm 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.
Salmân is expelled from the country by his father when he refuses to p...
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.
Ruhhâm chases Bârmân. - Persian manuscript
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Qubâd, son of Pîrûz, enthroned at Ctesiphon, delivers an oration to th...
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 lies dying. - Public domain medieval manuscript
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 party of Iranian soldiers with drawn swords chases Farûd, who defend...
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.
Bahrâm Chûbînah is killed in Marv by Qulûn at the instigation of Kharr...
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 fights with the inhabitants of Zangbâr (Zanzibar).
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.
As they continue their journey to Medina, Muhammad and Abû Bakr meet t...
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.
Mount al-Hamand in India, f. 120
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A stone that shakes when poison is near, al-samm, f. 141v
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Five horsemen perform exercises, f. 259
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Falcon (bâz), f. 339 - Persian manuscript
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Pragyanpti
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Pragyanpti
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Title page; The eagle and the fox.
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Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills the dîv Arzhang.
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Pîlsam fights an Iranian hero. - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Miniature showing 1. Flora practicing prostitution with a customer; 2....
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The eagle and the fox [end]; The eagle and the beetle.
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Miniature showing 1. Joanna in majesty, flanked by male figures; 2. Fi...
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The nightingale and the sparrow hawk.
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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 148r, illuminated manu...
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The lion, the donkey, and the fox [cont.]; The lion, the bear, and the...
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Opening of main text, large initial, full border decoration, rubric, l...
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The hares and the frogs [end]; The donkey who envied the horse's life.
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The farmer and the goddess fortune [cont.]; The travelers and the axe.
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Ha-poteah lanu shaare rahamim, shararit of Yom Kippur.. Hebrew Manuscr...
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The jackdaw at large [cont.]; Hermes and the craftsmen.
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Hermes and the craftsmen [cont.]; Zeus and modesty.
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Zeus and the tortoise [cont.]; The wounded wolf and the ewe.
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The horse and the donkey [cont.]; The man and the Satyr.
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Les Voeux du Paon, illuminated manuscript
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Full-page initial D of Psalm 26, showing scenes from 1 Samuel 20. Mini...
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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Foldover, illuminated manus...
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 sîmurgh brings Zâl to Sâm. - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Rustam's Seventh Feat: he kills the white dîv.
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Rustam views Suhrâb's tomb. - Public domain medieval manuscript
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 comes to the chamber of Tahmînah, daughter of the king of Samar...
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.
Afrâsiyâb, who has dreamed of his defeat by the Iranians asks his sage...
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.
Scene from market life ff. 48-49
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Front cover of binding, illuminated manuscript
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.
'Alî, mounted on his blue mule and holding a long red staff, is approa...
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 scene similar to the one on f. 236v, but with the people now angrily...
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 intenti...
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 purchased by Muhammad and freed.
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.
Surâqah returns to Mecca and addresses Abû Jahl and other Quraysh lead...
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.
Sa'd plans to murder Mus'ab and As'ad.
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 cuts off the arm of the sorcerer Bâzûr.
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Rustam shoots Ashkabûs. - Persian manuscript
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Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 288.
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Gushtâsp (Gushtâsb) slays a 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.
Bahrâm Gûr during his sojourn in India kills a unicorn (kharg).
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.
Khusrau Parvîz kills the horse of Bahrâm Chûbîna with a bow and arrow.
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.
Qaydrûsh, the son of Qaydâfah the queen of Andalûs, is lead 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.
Rustam kills Ashkabûs and his horse.
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.
Auriga (Mumsik al-A'innah) [top]; Serpentarius (al-Hauvâ va al-Hayyah)...
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Mount Gulistân, in Khurâsân, f. 118
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Pear tree (kamsart), f. 173v - Public domain illuminated manuscript
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Seated man with white beard and eyebrows holds an astrolabe, f. 283
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Buffalo (gâvmish). Here spelled jâvmîsh, f. 363
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Scorpion ('aqrab), f. 366v - Persian manuscript
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Chameleon (hirbâ), f. 360 - Persian manuscript
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Large deer (name missing) [top]; Species of lizard (bayân) [bottom], ...
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Coats of arms of Eastern archbishops and bishops ff. 380-381
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Opening of prologue to Boethius, with miniature of the Wheel of Fortun...
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