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Text Page, Persian Prose (recto); The Story of Adam peace upon him, his Sons and Progeny (verso)
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These two pages are from a manuscript that evidently was written and illustrated for the library (at Herat) of the Timurid king Shah Rukh, the son of Timur (Tamerlane). The Majma' al-Tawarikh traced the history of the world, beginning with the prophets of the Old Testament until the reign of Shah Rukh.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Timurid period (1370–1501) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1425 |
| Culture / Origin | Afghanistan, Herat, Timurid period (1370–1501) |
| Medium | ink and opaque watercolor on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 42 x 32 cm (16 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.); Text area: 34.5 x 22.7 cm (13 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Manuscript |
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