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A Bear and a Sleeping Man
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On this folio from Walters manuscript W.626, a bear, not being able to shoo the flies attacking his friend while asleep, brings a millstone to crush them, not realizing that he will crush his friend's head, too.
| Artist / Maker | Rumi |
|---|---|
| Date | 1663 AD (1073 AH) |
| Culture / Origin | Manuscript by Rumi (Walters MS 626) |
| Dimensions | 1009×1800 px (digital) |
| Department | Illumination (Tezhip) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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