Anvar-i Suhayli
Painting
late 16th century (made)
late 16th century (made)
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Manuscript folio verso, paint and ink on paper, Anvar-i Suhayli, Dimnah approaches the lion, hoping to enter his service.
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Materials and techniques | Painted and written in paint, gold and ink on paper |
Brief description | Painting, manuscript folio page, Anvar-i Suhayli, Dimnah approaches lion, paint and ink on paper, Deccan, probably Golconda, late 16th century |
Physical description | Manuscript folio verso, paint and ink on paper, Anvar-i Suhayli, Dimnah approaches the lion, hoping to enter his service. |
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Content description | Dimnah approaches the lion, hoping to enter his service. |
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Production | Husayn Va'iz al-Kashifi was the author of the Persian version of the Anvar-i Suhayli, written in the 15th century. Often called 'The Lights of Canopus' in English, these fables were originally composed in India and at some point were written in Sanskrit. |
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Bibliographic reference | Guy, J., and Swallow, D., (eds). ‘Arts of India: 1550-1900’. London : Victoria and Albert Museum, 1990. ISBN 1851770224. pp.108/9, pl.90. |
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Accession number | IS.13:61-1962 |
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Record created | September 3, 2013 |
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