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Written by: Elena GarcíaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 259880
RumiA Boastful Jackal
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byPublic collection
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On this folio from Walters manuscript W.626, a jackal, having colored his coat in a jar of paint, boasts that he is more beautiful than peacocks.
| Artist / Maker | Rumi |
|---|---|
| Date | 1663 AD (1073 AH) |
| Culture / Origin | Manuscript by Rumi (Walters MS 626) |
| Dimensions | 979×1800 px (digital) |
| Department | Illumination (Tezhip) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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