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Back cover of binding - Persian manuscript

Back cover of binding - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah  = The Book of Kings.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings.

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Shâhnâmah  [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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[Illuminated chapter heading.] - Persian manuscript

[Illuminated chapter heading.] - Persian manuscript

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Rustam shoots Isfandiyâr in the eyes with a double-pointed arrow.

Rustam shoots Isfandiyâr in the eyes with a double-pointed arrow.

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Rustam attacks Akvân Dîv, who is described in the text as in the guise of an onager of invisible, but here is shown as a dîv.

Rustam attacks Akvân Dîv, who is described in the text as in the guise...

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.

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 59v

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 59v

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 88

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 88

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 85v

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 85v

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 141

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 141

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 173

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 173

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Vine (karm), f. 172 - Persian manuscript

Vine (karm), f. 172 - Persian manuscript

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 136

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 136

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The story of Barsisâ, who sells his soul to the Devil. Here Barsisâ, shown as an old man, makes love to a young woman, f. 296v

The story of Barsisâ, who sells his soul to the Devil. Here Barsisâ, s...

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Rabbit (arnab), f. 321v - Persian manuscript

Rabbit (arnab), f. 321v - Persian manuscript

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 295v

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 295v

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 370v

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 370v

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 11v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 11v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 25 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 25 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 32 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 32 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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A third episode in the battle between the armies of Farâmarz and Mihârk.

A third episode in the battle between the armies of Farâmarz and Mihâr...

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 69 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 69 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Persea (Mimusops Schimperi), fihrsihâ âhû [!], fol. 69v

Persea (Mimusops Schimperi), fihrsihâ âhû [!], fol. 69v

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Greek bean (Vicia faba), bâqillâ yawnânî [!]. Two specimens are shown, fol. 96

Greek bean (Vicia faba), bâqillâ yawnânî [!]. Two specimens are shown,...

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 105 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 105 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 130v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 130v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 135 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 135 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Sermountain (Laserpitium siler), lîghûstîqûn [n.p.], fol. 140

Sermountain (Laserpitium siler), lîghûstîqûn [n.p.], fol. 140

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 139v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 139v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 145 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 145 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Garden parsley (Petroselinum hortense) karafs bustânî, fol. 143v

Garden parsley (Petroselinum hortense) karafs bustânî, fol. 143v

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 162v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 162v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 164 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 164 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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The death of the prophet Zakarîyâ (Zacharias), who is killed when the tree in which he is hiding is sawed in two.

The death of the prophet Zakarîyâ (Zacharias), who is killed when the ...

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 168 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 168 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Sixth variety [of poppy] [right]; Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris). This plant is not a poppy [left]; Horned Cumin (Hypecoum procumbens), ûfîquwâwun [n.p.]. A member of the poppy family [bottom], fol. 199

Sixth variety [of poppy] [right]; Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris). T...

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Garden Myrrh (Myrrhis odorata), mûrîs [n.p.] (Gr: murris), also called al-marâr. Not murrh at all, which is a gum from species of Commiphora [top]; Gold of Pleasure (Camelina sativa), muwâghrûn [bottom], fol. 217v

Garden Myrrh (Myrrhis odorata), mûrîs [n.p.] (Gr: murris), also called...

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Rustam's Third Feat: he kills a dragon.

Rustam's Third Feat: he kills a dragon.

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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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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.

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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'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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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 68

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 68

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Mount Hirâ, near Mecca [top]; Mount Hudqûr, between Hadramût and 'Umân [bottom], f. 110v

Mount Hirâ, near Mecca [top]; Mount Hudqûr, between Hadramût and 'Umân...

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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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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 152v

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 152v

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Wood of Cross" (fâvâniyâ) [top]; Pepper tree (filfil) [bottom], f. 169v

Wood of Cross" (fâvâniyâ) [top]; Pepper tree (filfil) [bottom], f. 169...

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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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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 369

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 369

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Qur'ân, fragment. [Sûrat al-Naba']

Qur'ân, fragment. [Sûrat al-Naba']

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 19 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 19 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 29v

Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 29v

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Bitumen, al-qafr (al-yahûdî). The illustration    would rather seem to fit the preceding entry, pitch oil that is used for curing boils and scabs on cattle [top]; Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), al-sarw, fol. 44

Bitumen, al-qafr (al-yahûdî). The illustration would rather seem to...

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 63 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 63 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 69v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 69v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 68v

Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 68v

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 71 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 71 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 77 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 77 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 86

Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 86

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 91v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 91v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Wheat (Triticum vulgare), illustrates wheat bran, nukhâlat daqîq al-hintah, fol. 92

Wheat (Triticum vulgare), illustrates wheat bran, nukhâlat daqîq al-hi...

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 97 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 97 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 102v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 102v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 111 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 111 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 112 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 112 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Round birthwort (Aristolochia rotunda), sf/qûlâ [? n.p.], i.e., al-zarâwand [top]; Long birthwort (Aristolochia longa) [middle]; Climbing birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) [bottom], fol. 122

Round birthwort (Aristolochia rotunda), sf/qûlâ [? n.p.], i.e., al-zar...

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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), sûs, fol. 123 manuscript

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), sûs, fol. 123 manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 149 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 149 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 160 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 160 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca), bruwân [n.p.]. Two varieties are shown, fol. 211v

Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca), bruwân [n.p.]. Two varieties are shown, fo...

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Rupture Wort (Herniaria glabra), afîqâqatîs [! N.p.]. Illustration questionable [top]; Fumitory  (Fumaria parvifolia), fâfiyyûs [! n.p.] (Gr: kapnos), i.e., al-kammûnah [bottom], fol. 215v

Rupture Wort (Herniaria glabra), afîqâqatîs [! N.p.]. Illustration que...

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Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 274v

Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 274v

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Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 279v

Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 279v

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The execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

The execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

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

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

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

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

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Text with "Trees by a Chinese artist", fols. 8v-9

Text with "Trees by a Chinese artist", fols. 8v-9

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The orbit of the stars (kawâkib), f. 23

The orbit of the stars (kawâkib), f. 23

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 5

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 5

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Pîrân escapes from Gûdarz. - Persian manuscript

Pîrân escapes from Gûdarz. - Persian manuscript

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Afrâsiyâb gives Pîrân a robe of honor.

Afrâsiyâb gives Pîrân a robe of honor.

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Gushtâsb enthroned in a garden.

Gushtâsb enthroned in a garden.

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Kay Khusrau kills Shîdah. - Persian manuscript

Kay Khusrau kills Shîdah. - Persian manuscript

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Rustam and the soldiers of Iran fight the Tûrânians.

Rustam and the soldiers of Iran fight the Tûrânians.

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Rustam captures Garsîva, the brother of Afrâsiyâb, and Jahn at the fortress of Gang-dizh.

Rustam captures Garsîva, the brother of Afrâsiyâb, and Jahn at the for...

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.

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 48

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 48

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A green saw-nosed fish surrounded by four smaller fish [top]; A black sea serpent with blue spots and a horn on its tail, f. 86v

A green saw-nosed fish surrounded by four smaller fish [top]; A black ...

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A magical hare is presented to Iskandar (Alexander the Great) by the inhabitants of Jazîrat al-Tannîn in gratitude for his killing the dragon, f. 82v

A magical hare is presented to Iskandar (Alexander the Great) by the i...

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Jujube tree ('unnab) [top]; Aloe tree ('ûd) [bottom], f. 168v

Jujube tree ('unnab) [top]; Aloe tree ('ûd) [bottom], f. 168v

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