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Emperor Jahangir receiving his to sons, Khusrau and Parviz. Two servants stand in attendance, while a young page stands behind the emperor's throne holding a flywhisk. Perhaps inspired by European art, the Moghul emperors encouraged their artists to make particularly lifelike portraits. Manohar was a court artist at Jahangir's court. OA 1920.9-17.02
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Emperor Jahangir receiving his to sons, Khusrau and Parviz. Two servants stand i...

Pages from the Koran, 17th century. Arabic script surrounded by borders decorated with stylized floral designs. ID: Or 1341, fol. 2 verso, 3 recto.
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Pages from the Koran, 17th century. Arabic script surrounded by borders decorate...

View of Mecca and pilgrims. From a miscellany written for Jalal al-Din Iskandar ibn Umar Shaikh. Code: 0210005532
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View of Mecca and pilgrims. From a miscellany written for Jalal al-Din Iskandar...

A group of pilgrims on their way to Mecca. Code: 0210005584
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A group of pilgrims on their way to Mecca. Code: 0210005584

Fatimid troops leaving the fortress to attack crusaders Paper fragment from Frustat; 12th CE.
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Fatimid troops leaving the fortress to attack crusaders Paper fragment from Fru...

Manuscript by Logman: The fine Flower of Histories - Fighting at the gates of Jerusalem and the burial of Mohammed. 1583
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Manuscript by Logman: The fine Flower of Histories - Fighting at the gates of J...

Manuscript by Logman: The fine Flower of Histories - Mohammed sourrounded by his first disciples. 1583
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Manuscript by Logman: The fine Flower of Histories - Mohammed sourrounded by his...

Turkish book painting: Mohammed preaching on his bench in the Medina Mosque; 16th century.
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Turkish book painting: Mohammed preaching on his bench in the Medina Mosque; 16t...

Turkish book painting: Mohammed delivering his last sermon at the Medina Mosque; 16th century.
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Turkish book painting: Mohammed delivering his last sermon at the Medina Mosque;...

Turkish book painting: Mohammed's vision of ascension. 1583
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Turkish book painting: Mohammed's vision of ascension. 1583

Detail from Koran of Sultan Osman III on wood showing Mecca and the tomb of the Prophet.
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Detail from Koran of Sultan Osman III on wood showing Mecca and the tomb of the...

Musical scene in garden with lute type instrument Gouache on paper; 17th century, Iran.
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Musical scene in garden with lute type instrument Gouache on paper; 17th centur...