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Jesus surrounded by symbols of the four Evangelists

Jesus surrounded by symbols of the four Evangelists

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Abû Hishâm of Medina kisses the hand of the Prophet.

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 Temple in Jerusalem) about Muhammad to his followers, who include five women.

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.

Rustam's Third Feat: he kills a dragon.

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Rustam's Fourth Feat: he kills the sorcerer.

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.

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 penwork, rubric, chapter number and book name. Note of provenance in lower margin

Opening of text, initial with Jerome writing, smaller initials with pe...

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Proverbs 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Proverbs 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 7

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 7

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Plan and section of Villa Capra "La Rotonda," Vicenza, Italy

Plan and section of Villa Capra "La Rotonda," Vicenza, Italy

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Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

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Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

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Seimei shoka zukan = The River Festival

Seimei shoka zukan = The River Festival

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Scroll 2, scene 34 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 2, scene 34 - Public domain dedication image

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Laminaria digitata. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Laminaria digitata. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Contents list. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Contents list. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Front wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

Front wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Inside front wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

Inside front wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Back wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

Back wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Fucus nodosus. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Fucus nodosus. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Iridæa edulis. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Iridæa edulis. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Frontispiece Shams = sunburst pattern. - Persian manuscript

Frontispiece Shams = sunburst pattern. - Persian manuscript

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A Persian king who is a Zoroastrian and his young son, Salmân al-Fârisî, enter a fire temple administered by three priest, and learn that the sacred flame has been waning.

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 and ask how is it possible to be born without a father, Jibrîl brings down sections of the Sûrah Âl 'Imrân [...], which contains the Qur'anic version of the story of Mary and Jesus.

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 assassinate Muhammad.

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 cave of a hermit priest and question him about Muhammad.

'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.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 253.

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Furûhil and Zangûlah fight. - Persian manuscript

Furûhil and Zangûlah fight. - Persian manuscript

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Bahman and his courtiers look at the body of Farâmarz.

Bahman and his courtiers look at the body of Farâmarz.

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The Turkish troops attack the forces of Bîzhan.

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 middle with his sword.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A third battle against the soldiers of Zangbâr.

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.

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

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.

[Page from Xanten Bible featuring two columns of text of uneven width with large characters at the bottom of the column at left.]

[Page from Xanten Bible featuring two columns of text of uneven width ...

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The investiture of the archbishop of Mainz f. 182

The investiture of the archbishop of Mainz f. 182

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 53v

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 53v

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Scroll 3, scene 14 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 3, scene 14 - Public domain dedication image

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Scroll 3, scene 26. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

Scroll 3, scene 26. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

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Delesseria sanguinea in fruit. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Delesseria sanguinea in fruit. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Plocamium coccineum. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Plocamium coccineum. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Conferva æruginosa. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Conferva æruginosa. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Padina pavonia. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Padina pavonia. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Back wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

Back wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Elaionema villosum. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Elaionema villosum. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Back wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

Back wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Nitophyllum ulvoideum in fruit.

Nitophyllum ulvoideum in fruit.

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Fucus tuberculatus. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Fucus tuberculatus. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Asperococcus echinatus. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Asperococcus echinatus. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Polysiphonia urceolata. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Polysiphonia urceolata. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Polysiphonia cristata. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Polysiphonia cristata. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Red juniper tree (sandarûs) [top]; Cherry tree (shibâb) [bottom], f. 166v

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

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

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Inside back wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

Inside back wrapper. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Callithamnion gracillimum [loose plate].

Callithamnion gracillimum [loose plate].

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Gelidium corneum vars. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Gelidium corneum vars. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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

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

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

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

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 271

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 271

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

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

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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.

Genji Monogatari Emaki - Scene 3b

Genji Monogatari Emaki - Scene 3b

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Kalpasutra - Jaina miniature painting

Kalpasutra - Jaina miniature painting

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Chordaria flagelliformis. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Chordaria flagelliformis. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Ptilota sericea. Botanical cyanotype contact print

Ptilota sericea. Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Zwölff geistliche Andachten, dari[n]nen gar schöne trostreiche Gebet begriffen, [Binding]

Zwölff geistliche Andachten, dari[n]nen gar schöne trostreiche Gebet b...

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Sketchbook, [no. 3] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketchbook, [no. 3] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Genji monogatari, Book 19, illuminated manuscript

Genji monogatari, Book 19, illuminated manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Edward Lear (1812-1888) Book of nonsense, limericks

Edward Lear (1812-1888) Book of nonsense, limericks

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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