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Editorial Batalla de Clavijo (844). Seg?n la tradici?n, el rey de Asturias Ramiro I, con ayuda del Ap?stol Santiago, que se le apareci? montado en un caballo blanco, derrot? a un numeroso ej?rcito musulm?n mandado por el emir de C?rdoba Abd-al-Rahm?n en Clavijo....
Editorial Batalla de Clavijo (844). Seg?n la tradici?n, el rey de Asturias Ramiro I, con ayuda del Ap?stol Santiago, que se le apareci? montado en un caballo blanco, derrot? a un numeroso ej?rcito musulm?n mandado por el emir de C?rdoba Abd-al-Rahm?n en Clavijo....
Editorial Islamic, Egyptian, Copper 10 paras of Abd-al-Aziz, 1861-1876, 1861/1876, Copper, diameter: 1 1/8 in.
Editorial Islamic, Egyptian, Copper 10 paras of Abd-al-Aziz, 1861-1876, 1861/1876, Copper, diameter: 1 1/8 in.
Editorial Islamic, Egyptian, Copper 20 paras of Abd-al-Aziz, 1861-1876, 1861/1876, Copper, diameter: 1 1/4 in.
Editorial Islamic, Egyptian, Copper 10 paras of Abd-al-Aziz, 1861-1876, 1861/1876, Copper, diameter: 1 1/8 in.
Editorial The Kas?dah (couplets) of H?j? Abd? al-Yazdi [pseud.] a Lay of the higher law translated and annotated by his friend and pupil, F. B : Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890.
Editorial Page of Shikasta Nasta'liq Calligraphy with Floral Margins. Iran; Attributed to Abd al-Majid Taleqani. Date: 1767. Dimensions: 30.48 x 20.32 cm (12 x 8 in.). Ink, gold, and watercolor on paper. Origin: Iran.
Editorial Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer / 'The Court of Abd ar-Rahman', 1885. Abd ar-Rahman III (889-C?rdoba, 961, Emir and Caliph of al-Andalus) receiving monk Juan Gorze, Ambassador of the Emperor Otho I. ABD-AL-RAHMAN III. GORZE JUAN DE / JUAN DE GORZE.
Editorial Pyxis, ca. 950?75, Made in Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain, Spanish, Elephant ivory, Overall: 4 5/8 x 4 1/8 in. (11.7 x 10.5 cm), Ivories, This exquisitely carved cylindrical box is believed to be one of the most accomplished works of a master from the palac...
Editorial Tlemcen, Central Nave of the Madrasa, Djama Abd al-Kassem, Algiers, Neurdein brothers 1860 1890, the Neurdein photographs of Algeria including Byzantine and Roman ruins in T?bessa and Thamugadi; mosques, shrines, public buildings, palaces, and street s...
Editorial MURALLAS DEL CASTILLO DE LA ZUDA FORTALEZA MANDADA CONSTRUIR POR ABD AL RAHMAN III EN EL A?O 944.
Editorial The life of Abdur Rahman, Amir of Afghanistan : 'Abd al-Rahman Khan, Amir of Afghanistan, d. 1901.
Editorial Battle of Clavijo (844). According to tradition, the King of Asturias Ramiro I, with the help of the Apostle Santiago, who appeared to him riding a white horse, defeated a large Muslim army commanded by the Emir of Cordoba Abd-al-Rahman in Clavijo. Ske...
Editorial Page of Shikasta Nasta'liq Calligraphy with Floral Margins. Iran; Attributed to Abd al-Majid Taleqani. Date: 1767. Dimensions: 30.48 x 20.32 cm (12 x 8 in.). Ink, gold, and watercolor on paper. Origin: Iran.
Editorial Islamic Art. Umayyad period. Spain. 10th century. Medina Azahara (936-960). Palace city of the Caliph Abd al-Rahman III. House of Viziers. Andalusia.
Editorial Cordoba Mosque, started by Abd al-Rahman I (c. 780), enlarged and enriched by Abd al-Rahman II, III and al-Hakam al-Mansur to late X century. Detail of the Mihrab vault. Andalusia. Spain.
Editorial Battle of Clavijo (844). According to tradition, the king of Asturias Ramiro I, with the help of St. James that he appeared riding a white horse, defeated a large Muslim army, commanded by the Emir of Cordoba Abd-al-Rahman in Clavijo. Oil by Corrado G...
Editorial The Nadan Mahal, the tomb of Shaikh ‘Abd al-Rahim of Lucknow, friend to Akbar, with the adjacent Sola Khamba pavilion with 16 pillars. Inscribed below: ‘Musselmann Tombs at Lucknow.’. Hastings Albums. 1814 - 1815. Watercolour. 385 by 512 mm. Sour...
Editorial The Prophet (veiled) on Buraq ascending the heavens escorted by angels. Yusuf va Zulaykha. India, 16th century. Source: Or. 4535, f.8v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Biblical text,. |$u (St. John in Hausa.) [Translated from the Arabic version by 'Abd al-K?a?dir, a teacher in Kano, and revised by Canon C. H. Robinson and others.]. |$u [B. & F.B.S.: London, 1899.]. Source: 3068.ee.59.
Editorial Razi al-Din 'Ali Lala Ghaznavi dreaming about the ladder leading to heaven and the man on it, Najm al-Din al-Kubra. Nafahat al-uns ('The Lives of the Saints'). Agra, India, 1603. Source: Or. 1362, f.271v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. Great Mosque of Cordoba. Abd al-Rahman I ordered its construction in 784, with subsequent extensions. North facade, along calle Cardenal Herrero. Door of Pardon or Door of Forgiveness, built in the 10th century and modified i...
Editorial Spain. Mosque of Cordoba. Saint Michael Gate. It was built during the extension of Abd al-Raman II, in the 9th century. Detail of the alfiz in gothic style and the coat of arms of the Bishop Don Juan Daza, both from the 16th century. Andalusia,.
Editorial Merchant Muttalib and his nephew Abd-al-Muttalib goint to Mecca. Miniature from the Siyer-i Nebi, Turkish epic about the life of Muhammad, written by Mustafa, son of Yusuf of Erzurum. 16th century. Topkapi Sarayi Museum LIbrary, Istanbul, Turkey.
Editorial Muhammad (c. 570-632), newborn on his mother's arms, shows to his grandfather Abd al-Muttalib and other inhabitants of Mecca. Miniature. Topkapi Museum. Istanbul. Turkey.
Editorial Batalla de Clavijo (844). Seg?n la tradici?n, el rey de Asturias Ramiro I, con ayuda del Ap?stol Santiago, que se le apareci? montado en un caballo blanco, derrot? a un numeroso ej?rcito musulm?n mandado por el emir de C?rdoba Abd-al-Rahm?n en Clavijo....
Editorial "Manuchihr Welcomes Sam but Orders War upon Mihrab", Folio 80v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial Capitel de Abd al-Rahman II. Combina decoraci?n corintia con visigoda. Inscripci?n en caracteres c?ficos. Siglo IX. Emirato de C?rdoba. M?rmol. Procedente de la Casa Solariega del Gran Capit?n (C?rdoba, Andaluc?a). Museo Arqueol?gico Nacional. Madrid. ...
Editorial Arqueta de la Catedral de Palencia. Fechada entre el 1049-1050. Obra de Abd al-Rahman ben Zayyan. Realizada en un taller de Cuenca. Madera y cuero cubierta por placas de marfil con decoraci?n vegetal y animal. Inscripci?n c?fica. Museo Arqueol?gico Nac...
Editorial CASTILLO DE LA ZUDA-MURALLAS Y RAMPA DE ACCESO FORTALEZA MANDADA CONSTRUIR POR ABD AL RAHMAN III EN EL A?O 944.
Editorial Rustam's seventh course: He kills the White Div, folio 124 from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (Persian, about 934-1020), 1522-1537. Attributed to Abd al-Vahhab (Persian, active about 1516), attributed to Mir Musavvir (Iranian, c. 1510-1555). ...
Editorial Calligraphy from a ghazal of Fakhr al-Din Iraqi (Persian, 1213?1289) and a verse from the Tuhfat al-ahrar (The Gift of the Free) of Abd al-Rahman Jami, c. 1760. Attributed to Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s). Ink on paper, illuminated p...
Editorial Hunting with Falcons in a Landscape, c. 1558-1560; borders added probably 1700s. Attributed to Abd al-Samad (Persian, c. 1510?1600). Opaque watercolor on paper (recto); page: 35.7 x 24.3 cm (14 1/16 x 9 9/16 in.).
Editorial Tiraz of Caliph ?Abd al-Rahman III, from the reliquary of Santa Librada, Cathedral of Seq?enza, 941-942. Spain, Cordoba or Almeria, Spanish Umayyad period, 941?42. Linen; embroidery; silk; overall: 18.2 x 117.1 cm (7 3/16 x 46 1/8 in.).
Editorial Hunting with falcons in a landscape; Verso: Calligraphy of Chaghatai Turkish poems in praise of wine, Sultan Muhammad Nur (Persian, c. 1472?1536) and Mirza Muhammad (probably Persian, active c. 1520s), c. 1558?60; borders added probably 1700s. Attribut...
Editorial Page from a Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-Rahman Jami (Persian, 1414?1492), with two Persian.
Editorial Zulaykha in her palace and as an old woman with Joseph, from a Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-.
Editorial Page of Shikasta Nasta'liq Calligraphy with Floral Margins. Iran; Attributed to Abd al-Majid Taleqani. Date: 1767. Dimensions: 30.48 x 20.32 cm (12 x 8 in.). Ink, gold, and watercolor on paper. Origin: Iran.
Editorial Tile Panel in the form of an Architectural Niche.
Editorial "Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami.
Editorial PRAYER BOOK.
Editorial Salaman u Absal of Maulana Nur al-Din 'Abd-Rahman Jami.
Editorial Double Page in Nasta'liq Script from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami.
Editorial "Four Portraits: (upper left) A Raja (Perhaps Raja Sarang Rao), by Balchand; (upper right) 'Inayat Khan, by Daulat; (lower left) 'Abd al-Khaliq, probably by Balchand; (lower right) Jamal Khan Qaravul, by Murad", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album.
Editorial "Bizhan Receives an Invitation through Manizha's Nurse", Folio 300v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial Bowl with musicians.
Editorial Anthology of Persian Poetry (Safina).
Editorial "The Assassination of Khusrau Parviz", Folio 742v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial DINAR.
Editorial "The Sixth Joust of the Rooks: Bizhan Versus Ruyyin", Folio 343r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari.
Editorial Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabita (Book of the Images of the Fixed Stars) of al-Sufi.
Editorial Calligraphic Galleon.
Editorial "Siyavush and Jarira Wedded", Folio 183v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, commissioned by Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Rudaba's Maids Return to the Palace", Folio 71v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Zal Expounds the Mysteries of the Magi", Folio 87v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "The Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus", Folio 268v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Kai Kavus Upbraids Siyavush in a Letter", Folio 174r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Mihrab Vents His Anger Upon Sindukht", Folio 83v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "The Shah's Wise Men Approve of Zal's Marriage", Folio 86v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Zal Questions Sam's Intentions Regarding the House of Mihrab", Folio 81v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Zal Slays Khazarvan", Folio 104r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Kai Khusrau is Discovered by Giv", Folio 210v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "The Iranians Mourn Farud and Jarira", Folio 236r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Kai Khusrau Defeats the Army of Makran", Folio 376v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial "Manuchihr Welcomes Sam but Orders War upon Mihrab", Folio 80v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp.
Editorial Portrait of Abd al-Aziz, brother of Bahlul-Khan, who is the captain of Sultan Abul Hasan. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: c. 1686. Place: Golkonda. Measurements: h 203 mm ? w 140 mm.
Editorial Portrait of Abd al-Jabbar, who has been Sultan Abdullah's vassal. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: c. 1686. Place: Golkonda. Measurements: h 203 mm ? w 140 mm.
Editorial Capitel de Abd al-Rahman II. Combina decoraci?n corintia con visigoda. Inscripci?n en caracteres c?ficos. Siglo IX. Emirato de C?rdoba. M?rmol. Procedente de la Casa Solariega del Gran Capit?n (C?rdoba, Andaluc?a). Museo Arqueol?gico Nacional. Madrid. ...
Editorial Arqueta de la Catedral de Palencia. Fechada entre el 1049-1050. Obra de Abd al-Rahman ben Zayyan. Realizada en un taller de Cuenca. Madera y cuero cubierta por placas de marfil con decoraci?n vegetal y animal. Inscripci?n c?fica. Museo Arqueol?gico Nac...
Editorial Babur and the bird catchers of Kabul (1504) (Shiyam). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque wa...
Editorial Partridge ‘(durraj)’. Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque watercolour. Mughal style; Mug...
Editorial Text with floral border. Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Source: Or. 3714, f.294v.
Editorial Tamarind tree ‘(tamarindus indica)’. Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque watercolour. Mu...
Editorial (above). ‘Amalbid’, tree resembling the willow. (below). Shoe flower (‘hibiscus rosa-sinensis’). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three minia...
Editorial ‘Mahva’ tree ‘(bassia latifolia)’ (Shiyam). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque wate...
Editorial The Gardens of Fidelity ‘(Bagh-i vafa)’ being laid out at Kabul (1504) (Dhanu). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with at...
Editorial The Hazara defenders leaving their camp to meet Babur and his army (1504-5) (Baghwan). . Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly wi...
Editorial (above). Stork (Shankar Gujarati). (below). Storks ‘(ciconia nigra)’ (Shankar Gujarati). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (most...
Editorial Babur being towed across a river on a raft (Pak). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque waterc...
Editorial Babur visiting ascetics at Gur Kattri (1519). (Kesu Khurd). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Op...
Editorial The Nadan Mahal, the tomb of Shaikh ‘Abd al-Rahim of Lucknow, friend to Akbar, with the adjacent Sola Khamba pavilion with 16 pillars. Inscribed below: ‘Musselmann Tombs at Lucknow.’. Hastings Albums. 1814 - 1815. Watercolour. 385 by 512 mm. Sour...
Editorial Comb duck ‘(sarcidiornis melanonotus)’ . Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque watercolour...
Editorial Jahandar Shah gives audience. Historical work relating to the reigns of Bahadur. Punjab, late 18th century. Abd al-Samad Khan received by Jahandar Shah (1712-1713). A miniature painting from an historical work relating to the reigns of Bahadur Shah I a...
Editorial (above). Lime (‘citrus acida’). (below). Bitter orange (‘citrus medico’). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attr...
Editorial (above). Corinda tree ‘(carissa carandas)’ . (below). ‘Panyala’ tree ‘(flacourtia cataphracta)’ . Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three ...
Editorial (above). ‘Amrupal’, type of orange (Kesu Gujarati). (below). Lemon (Kesu Gujarati). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly wi...
Editorial Babur’s army attacking Bishkaran (1500) (coloured by Tiriyya, outline by Tulsi). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with att...
Editorial Babur’s troops defying the enemy at the fort of Qaba (1494) (Nand Gwaliori). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attribu...
Editorial Babur on rising ground in Kutila Lake visited by villagers in boats (1527). (Padarath). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly wit...
Editorial Babur and his army arriving at Bila on the Indus (1505) (Dhanraj). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.15...
Editorial Babur’s army storming Samarkand (1497) (Paras). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque waterc...
Editorial A feast attended by Uzbek, Hindu and Kizilbash envoys who brought gifts and money to Babur (1528) (Tulsi Kalan). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-thr...
Editorial Babur watching men altering the course of the stream at Istalif so that it flowed in a straight line (1504) (Mahesh). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and fort...
Editorial Babur standing on the banks of the Ganges where he flung himself when his horse lost its footing and fell into the river (1529) (Nand Gwaliori). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i k...
Editorial Coconut palm (Padarath). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque watercolour. Mughal style. Mugh...
Editorial Harvesting of the almond crop at Kand-i Badam (Bhawani). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque...
Editorial Orange (‘citrus aurantium’). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Opaque watercolour. Mughal sty...
Editorial Text and illuminated decoration / design. Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributions). c.1590. Source: Or. 3714, f.2a.