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‘Alî mounted on his blue mule
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'Alî, mounted on his blue mule and holding a long red staff, is approached by a delegation from the Quraysh tribe, asking him not to return to Muhammad. From a Turkish manuscript of the SIYAR-I NABÎ (1594-1595)
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Sultan of the Turks (1546-1595) was the patron) |
|---|---|
| Date | (1594 - 1595) |
| Culture / Origin | Siyer-i Nebi (New York Public Library) |
| Dimensions | 1407×2133 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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