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Leon Whitfield

Leon Whitfield writes for the Illumination (Tezhip) department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of illumination (tezhip).

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Miniature from the Shah Tahmasp Album — 16th century artist

Miniature from the Shah Tahmasp Album

October 12, 2026Grooming a horse, Kitab al-baytara 1210, Topkapi Museum — 13th century artist

Grooming a horse, Kitab al-baytara 1210, Topkapi Museum

October 12, 2026A Parrot (Sitting on a Bull), a Fish, and a Snake — Zakariya al-Qazwini

A Parrot (Sitting on a Bull), a Fish, and a Snake

October 12, 2026Shah Tahmasp Album, Jalayirid Kalila and Dimna page — 14th century artist

Shah Tahmasp Album, Jalayirid Kalila and Dimna page

October 12, 2026The hunter and the tortoise. The jackal and the drum. Kalila and Dimna. f.1422 — 14th century author

The hunter and the tortoise. The jackal and the drum. Kalila and Dimna. f.1422

October 12, 2026A Camphor Tree — Zakariya al-Qazwini

A Camphor Tree

October 12, 2026Melon, Garlic, and Violets — Zakariya al-Qazwini

Melon, Garlic, and Violets

October 12, 2026Darnel, Sesame, and Wild Thyme — Zakariya al-Qazwini

Darnel, Sesame, and Wild Thyme

October 12, 2026A Fish from the Vaynah (Vinah?) Seas — Zakariya al-Qazwini

A Fish from the Vaynah (Vinah?) Seas

October 12, 2026Two Fish Called Sayut and Saqnin and a Frog — Zakariya al-Qazwini

Two Fish Called Sayut and Saqnin and a Frog

October 12, 2026

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