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Capture of the King's lion

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BL3276037
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Capture of the King's lion
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British Library, London, UK
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Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 39 miniatures. Opaque w Illustrator: [Anon] 1614 Language: Persian Source/Shelfmark: I.O. ISLAMIC 3265, f.464v The young shoemaker captures the King's lion. The King on the roof of his palace-porch, a graceful figure, fanned with a scarf by his sword-bearer: numerous spectators as the young man rides the lion, looking back at the King while he does so. 25.5 by 19 cm. Image taken from Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 39 miniatures. Opaque watercolour. Safavid/Isfahan style. Originally published/produced in 1614

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nobility / society / royalty / roof / government occupations / man / men / young / aristocrats / ruling class / colours / fiction / shoemaker / watercolour / social role / manuscript / accessories / architectural element / cobbler / structural element / personal adornment / document / scarf / male / social class / business and commerce occupations / king / colour / literature
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Largest available format 3522 × 4493 px 22 MB
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Medium 803 × 1024 px 68 × 87 mm 1.5 MB

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