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Nu'mân kisses the hand of Muhammad, embracing Islam.

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 water in the desert camp of the Banû Junda'.

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

Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

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A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

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Suhrâb before the White Castle, his army behind him.

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, giraffe, and horned deer.

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 sword.

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.

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.

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.

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 Castle

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

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Scroll 1, scene 4 - Japanese scroll painting, monogatari illustration

Scroll 1, scene 4 - Japanese scroll painting, monogatari illustration

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Scroll 3, scene 1. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

Scroll 3, scene 1. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

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Scroll 2, scene 6 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 2, scene 6 - Public domain dedication image

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Scroll 2, scene 5 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 2, scene 5 - Public domain dedication image

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Scroll 2, scene 28. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

Scroll 2, scene 28. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

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Scroll 2, scene 8 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 2, scene 8 - Public domain dedication image

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Abû Hishâm and his friends discuss Muhammad and his new religion with the people of Quraysh.

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.

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.

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

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Shâhnâmah  = The Book of Kings. p. 171v

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 171v

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Farâmarz, a son of Rustam, strikes Shîrm.

Farâmarz, a son of Rustam, strikes Shîrm.

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Gushtâsb is greeted by Zâl in Sîstân.

Gushtâsb is greeted by Zâl in Sîstân.

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Tûs kills the Turanian warrior Arzhang.

Tûs kills the Turanian warrior Arzhang.

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

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.

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 father's ministers he has jailed.

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.

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.

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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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 36v

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 36v

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Scroll 3, scene 35 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 3, scene 35 - Public domain dedication image

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The spring of 'Ibâd Allâhâbâd, a village between Qazvin and Hamadân, f. 126v

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

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Garlic (balbûs) [Misspelled balyûs] [top];  Aconite (bîsh). A poisonous plant that resembles ginger [bottom], f. 185v

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

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

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

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

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

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Pulse (karsana), f. 203 - Persian manuscript

Pulse (karsana), f. 203 - Persian manuscript

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

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

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'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 228v

'Ajâ'ib al-makhlûqât va gharâ'ib al-mawjûdât, f. 228v

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

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

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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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Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

Taccuinum Sanitatis. Botanical illustrations manuscript

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[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Gochi gozo himitsusho - Public domain medieval manuscript

Gochi gozo himitsusho - 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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[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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[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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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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[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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[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

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[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

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[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

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[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

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[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

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[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

[Xanten Bible.] - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Umewaka-Maru Emaki. Ryuho Nonoguchi

Umewaka-Maru Emaki. Ryuho Nonoguchi

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Inside front wrapper, with inscription to Sir John Herschel in ink, and notation "Vol I" in pencil.

Inside front wrapper, with inscription to Sir John Herschel in ink, an...

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Initial S formed a a female-headed snake, offering the apple to Eve, with Adam below; in the leaves of the decoration in the upper border, allegories of the 7 deadly sins, partially cropped

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 as judge

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

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Manûchihr gives advice to Zâl about his marriage to Rûdâbah.

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 red canopy, surrounded by couples at play; 2. temple scene with worshippers and statue of goddess; 3. scene showing prostitues; 4. ships in harbor.  Border design, initial and rubric.

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

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Opening of 'De mutatione aeris'

Opening of 'De mutatione aeris'

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Numbers 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Numbers 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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

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

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Umewaka-Maru Emaki. Ryuho Nonoguchi

Umewaka-Maru Emaki. Ryuho Nonoguchi

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

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

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Three miniatures:  Cain and Abel make offerings; Cain slays Abel; God confronts Cain.  With text, initials, linefillers, placemarkers, fol. 9r

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

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

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

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II Chronicles 36 - Public domain medieval manuscript

II Chronicles 36 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Kammavacam. - Public domain dedication image

Kammavacam. - Public domain dedication image

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Judges 21 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Judges 21 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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

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

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Scroll 2, scene 36. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

Scroll 2, scene 36. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

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Afrâsiyâb dictates a letter to Siyâvush.

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.

Jeremiah 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Jeremiah 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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

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.

Malachi 3 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Malachi 3 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 21v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 21v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Miniature showing 1. Sempronia displaying her skill in rhetoric before three noblemen who applaud her; 2. Sempronia dancing with five men in a village square at dusk, while a second woman plays a long wind instrument.  Initial and border design.

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

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Ibrâhîm (Abraham) rescued from Nimrûd's fire by Jabrâ'îl (Gabriel).

Ibrâhîm (Abraham) rescued from Nimrûd's fire by Jabrâ'îl (Gabriel).

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Miniature showing 1. portrait of Mariamne and Aristobolus shown by kneeling man to royal couple; 2. Mariamne, naked except for a crown, engulfed by flames at the stake as townspeople look on.  Initial, border design.

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

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Ibrâhîm [Abraham] sacrifice of his son Ismâ'îl.

Ibrâhîm [Abraham] sacrifice of his son Ismâ'îl.

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Miniature showing the Empress Irene condemning her son, Constantine, to prison.  She sits on a hexagonal raised platform; he is restrained by two figures.  Initial, rubric and border design.

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

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