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A Rhinoceros — Zakariya ibn Muhammad Qazwini (ca. 1203-1283)

Muhammad ibn Muhammad Shakir Ruzm

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Written by: Leon WhitfieldSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 251633
Zakariya ibn Muhammad Qazwini (ca. 1203-1283) Muhammad ibn Muhammad Shakir Ruzm

A Rhinoceros

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This folio from Walters manuscript W.659 depicts a rhinoceros.

Artist / MakerZakariya ibn Muhammad Qazwini (ca. 1203-1283) Muhammad ibn Muhammad Shakir Ruzm
Date1717 AD (1121 AH) (Ottoman Empireera QS:P2348,Q12560)
Culture / OriginBestiary by Zakariya al-Qazwini (Walters MS 659)
Dimensions1168×1800 px (digital)
DepartmentMiniature Painting
TypeManuscript painting
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