Qualities of Ringdoves (recto); On the Benefits of Quails (verso), from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' (d. 1058), c. 1300. Iran, probably Maragah, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353). Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper; image: 10.2 x 9 cm (4 x 3 9/16 in.); overall: 24.7 x 18.2 cm (9 3/4 x 7 3/16 in.); text area: 22.2 x 16.5 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.).
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Qualities, Ringdoves, recto, Benefits, Quails, verso, Manafi' al-Hayawan, Usefulness, Animals, Ibn Bakhtishu', d, 1058, 1300, Iran, Maragah, Ilkhanid period, 1256-1353, Opaque watercolor, ink, gold, paper, image
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