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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 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 fountain talks to the leader of the Banû Junda'.

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

Suhrâb captures Hajîr. - Persian manuscript

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Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.

Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.

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Siyâvush undergoes the fire ordeal.

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.

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.

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.

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 ground and refuses to approach the victim.

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 protected by Jibrîl.

'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 debt.

'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 Muhammad.

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 practice Zoroastrianism.

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.

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

Ruhhâm chases Bârmân. - Persian manuscript

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

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

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 defends himself with a mace.

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 Kharrâd son of Barzîn.

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).

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 three women who convert to Islam.

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

Mount al-Hamand in India, f. 120

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A stone that shakes when poison is near, al-samm, f. 141v

A stone that shakes when poison is near, al-samm, f. 141v

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Lemon tree (lîmû), f. 174v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Lemon tree (lîmû), f. 174v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Five horsemen perform exercises, f. 259

Five horsemen perform exercises, f. 259

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Falcon (bâz), f. 339 - Persian manuscript

Falcon (bâz), f. 339 - Persian manuscript

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Pragyanpti

Pragyanpti

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Incipit of text, with initial, rubric, border design.  Miniature showing the figure of the author in a gothic chamber, asleep.  He has a pen in his hand, a book open on a lectern, and other books scattered around.  A cat chases a mouse across the floor.

Incipit of text, with initial, rubric, border design. Miniature showi...

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Pragyanpti

Pragyanpti

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Miniature showing 1. Hypermnestra in a prison cell; 2. Linus and three men murder Danaus; 3. Hypermnestra's sister murders her husband in bed.  Cathedral town and clock tower in background.  Initial, border design.

Miniature showing 1. Hypermnestra in a prison cell; 2. Linus and three...

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Two miniatures:  Eve and the Serpent and Adam and Eve eating the apple.  With text, initials, linefillers, placemarkers, fol. 6v

Two miniatures: Eve and the Serpent and Adam and Eve eating the apple...

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Miniature showing the Cumean Sibyl (Amalthea) as she presents the last three sibylline books to Tarquin, King of Rome, seated on a throne, offering a gold ball to the Sibyl in exchange for the books.  Initial, border design.

Miniature showing the Cumean Sibyl (Amalthea) as she presents the last...

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Miniature of Gaia Cyrilla in a chamber, wearing a crown, seated before a fireplace, spinning wool on a wheel.  A helper cards the wool.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature of Gaia Cyrilla in a chamber, wearing a crown, seated before...

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Title page; The eagle and the fox.

Title page; The eagle and the fox.

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Elaborate text page on purple background with gold and purple frame.  Large decorated initials.  Strip of vellum in later hand lies over the page.

Elaborate text page on purple background with gold and purple frame. ...

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Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills the dîv Arzhang.

Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills the dîv Arzhang.

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Miniature showing 1. Olympia under a canopy in a public square, having given birth to Alexander; 2. the murder of Arridaeus and Eurydice; 3. the murder of Olympia by a soldier. Initial and border design.

Miniature showing 1. Olympia under a canopy in a public square, having...

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Pîlsam fights an Iranian hero. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Pîlsam fights an Iranian hero. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Miniature showing 1. Flora practicing prostitution with a customer; 2. the Floral Games consisting of nude dancing girls watched by noble and plebeian spectators.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing 1. Flora practicing prostitution with a customer; 2....

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Miniature showing 1. a group of Roman soldiers advancing on the retreating Galatians; 2. Roman centurion's rape of the wife of Orgiagon; 3. she slices his throat while a soldier weighs ransom money; 4. she exposes the severed head. Initial, border design.

Miniature showing 1. a group of Roman soldiers advancing on the retrea...

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The eagle and the fox [end]; The eagle and the beetle.

The eagle and the fox [end]; The eagle and the beetle.

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fol. 31v - Public domain dedication image

fol. 31v - Public domain dedication image

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Miniature showing 1. Joanna in majesty, flanked by male figures; 2. Five corpses hanging from the gallows outside a walled city.  A group of archers and soldiers approach the city.  Initial (not painted onto gold field) and border design.

Miniature showing 1. Joanna in majesty, flanked by male figures; 2. Fi...

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The nightingale and the sparrow hawk.

The nightingale and the sparrow hawk.

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Tasrîh-i Mansûrî , fol. 40 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Tasrîh-i Mansûrî , fol. 40 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Muhammad accompanied by his followers rides through the streets of Medina.

Muhammad accompanied by his followers rides through the streets of Med...

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.

fol. 58r - Public domain dedication image

fol. 58r - Public domain dedication image

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fol. 76r - Public domain dedication image

fol. 76r - Public domain dedication image

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fol. 114v - Public domain dedication image

fol. 114v - Public domain dedication image

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fol. 119r - Public domain dedication image

fol. 119r - Public domain dedication image

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fol. 122v - Public domain dedication image

fol. 122v - Public domain dedication image

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fol. 125r - Public domain dedication image

fol. 125r - Public domain dedication image

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 148r, illuminated manuscript

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 148r, illuminated manu...

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fol. 148v - Public domain dedication image

fol. 148v - Public domain dedication image

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The lion, the donkey, and the fox [cont.]; The lion, the bear, and the fox.

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, linefiller.

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.

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.

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 Manuscript.

Ha-poteah lanu shaare rahamim, shararit of Yom Kippur.. Hebrew Manuscr...

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The jackdaw at large [cont.]; Hermes and the craftsmen.

The jackdaw at large [cont.]; Hermes and the craftsmen.

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Hermes and the craftsmen [cont.]; Zeus and modesty.

Hermes and the craftsmen [cont.]; Zeus and modesty.

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Zeus and the tortoise [cont.]; The wounded wolf and the ewe.

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.

The horse and the donkey [cont.]; The man and the Satyr.

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Les Voeux du Paon, illuminated manuscript

Les Voeux du Paon, illuminated manuscript

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Full-page initial D of Psalm 26, showing scenes from 1 Samuel 20. Miniatures, illuminated title

Full-page initial D of Psalm 26, showing scenes from 1 Samuel 20. Mini...

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Pragyanpti - A painting on a wall with people and birds

Pragyanpti - A painting on a wall with people and birds

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Pragyanpti - Public domain dedication image

Pragyanpti - Public domain dedication image

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Foldover, illuminated manuscript

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

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

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

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

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Rustam views Suhrâb's tomb. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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 Samarkand.

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 sages to interpret his dream.

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

Scene from market life ff. 48-49

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Front cover of binding, illuminated manuscript

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 approached by a delegation from the Quraysh tribe, asking him not to return to Muhammad.

'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 questioning Muhammad and Abû Bakr.

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 intentions.

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.

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 leaders, telling them of his strange experience.

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.

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.

Ruhhâm cuts off the arm of the sorcerer Bâzûr.

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Rustam shoots Ashkabûs. - Persian manuscript

Rustam shoots Ashkabûs. - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah  = The Book of Kings. p. 288.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 288.

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Gushtâsp (Gushtâsb) slays a dragon.

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).

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.

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 vizier Naitkun disguised as Iskandar - who orders his death.

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.

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) [middle]; Sagitta (al-Sahm) [bottom left]; Aquila (al-'Uqâb) [bottom right], f. 27

Auriga (Mumsik al-A'innah) [top]; Serpentarius (al-Hauvâ va al-Hayyah)...

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Mount Gulistân, in Khurâsân, f. 118

Mount Gulistân, in Khurâsân, f. 118

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Pear tree (kamsart), f. 173v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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

Seated man with white beard and eyebrows holds an astrolabe, f. 283

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Buffalo (gâvmish). Here spelled jâvmîsh, f. 363

Buffalo (gâvmish). Here spelled jâvmîsh, f. 363

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Scorpion ('aqrab), f. 366v - Persian manuscript

Scorpion ('aqrab), f. 366v - Persian manuscript

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Chameleon (hirbâ), f. 360 - Persian manuscript

Chameleon (hirbâ), f. 360 - Persian manuscript

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Large deer  (name missing) [top]; Species of lizard (bayân) [bottom], f. 366

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

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 Fortune.  Hand A.

Opening of prologue to Boethius, with miniature of the Wheel of Fortun...

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Pragyanpti

Pragyanpti

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