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1. IO Islamic 132, ff 1r-18v

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 132, ff 1r-18v
Title:
Dīvān-i Muʻizzī by Muʻizzī, Amīr ʻAbd Allāh Muḥammad, b. 1048 or 9 ديوان معزى
Scope & Content:
Contains only a select number of Muʻizzī's poems, chiefly qaṣīdas, with a few qiṭʻas and rubāʻīs at the end A short biographical notice at the top of folio 1v Anthology of dīvāns dating from between Feb/Mar 1314 and Feb 1315 containing 53 miniatures in a simplified Mongol style. The manuscri...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
713-714
Extent:
1 text

2. IO Islamic 132, ff 19r-47v

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 132, ff 19r-47v
Title:
Dīvān-i As̲īr al-Dīn Ākhsīkatī by As̲īr al-Dīn Ākhsīkatī ديوان اثير الدين آخسيكتى
Scope & Content:
Lyrical poems by As̲īr al-Dīn of Ākhsīkat (Ahsiket) Decorations: Miniature: Folio 19v: A discussion between six turbaned poets, one of whom holds an open book. The white paint of the turbans has oxidized in places. Dimensions [written]: 9x17.5cm. Miniature: Folio 20v: Same subject and figur...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
713-714
Extent:
1 text

3. IO Islamic 132, ff 48r-75r

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 132, ff 48r-75r
Title:
Divān-i Adīb Sābir by Tirmiẕī, Adīb Ṣābir 1078-1147 ديوان اديب صابر
Scope & Content:
Lyrical poems of Adīb Sābir, who was the the panegyrist of Sanjar, Sultan of the Seljuks, 1084 or 6-1157 This diwan contains qaṣīdas. qiṭʻas, and rubāʻīs This work is dated end of Muḥarram, 714 Decorations: Miniature: Folio 49r: Same subject and figures as folio 3v. Dimensions [written]: 8...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
713-714
Extent:
1 text

4. IO Islamic 132, ff 76r-87v

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 132, ff 76r-87v
Title:
Dīvān-i Qamar by Qamar Isfahānī, Niẓām al-Dīn Maḥmud, d. ca. 1210 ديوان قمر
Scope & Content:
Lyrical poems by Qamar, who was a panegyrist of the governors and qāz̤īs of Iṣfahān (Iran) Decorations: Miniature: Folio 76v: Discussion between six poets in turbans, one holding an open book, and a young man in a Mongol hat. Dimensions [written]: 7.5x26cm. Miniature: Folio 78r: Same subjec...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
713-714
Extent:
1 text

5. IO Islamic 132, ff 88r-96v

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 132, ff 88r-96v
Title:
Divān-i Shams Ṭabasī by Qāz̤ī Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad ibn ʻAbd al-Karīm Ṭabasī ديوان شمس طبسى
Scope & Content:
Lyrical poems, chiefly qaṣīdas, by Shams Ṭabasī Decorations: Miniature: Folio 88v: Turbaned poet, perhaps intended for Qāz̤ī Shams al-Dīn Ṭabasī, presenting a scroll to a turbaned prince attended by five courtiers in Mongol hats. Long hair has been added to the two on the right. Dimensio...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
713-714
Extent:
1 text

6. IO Islamic 132, ff 97r-112v

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 132, ff 97r-112v
Title:
Dīvān-i Nāṣir Khusraw by Nāṣir-i Khusraw, 1004-ca 1088 ديوان ناصرخسرو
Scope & Content:
This work is dated Dhū al-Qa'dah, 714
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
713-714
Extent:
1 text

7. IO Islamic 843, ff 2v-3v

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 843, ff 2v-3v
Title:
Preface by Sa‘dī
Scope & Content:
Decorations: Miniature: Folios 1v - 2r: Double-page court scene within a splendid illuminated border and decorated margins. On 1v is Shah 'Abbas enthroned with courtiers and musicians; on 2r are courtiers and ladies, together with Turkish, Indian and European ambassadors, all on a terrace with a...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
1034
Extent:
1 text

8. IO Islamic 843, ff 4r-34r

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 843, ff 4r-34r
Title:
Rasā’il by Sa‘dī رسائل
Scope & Content:
Decorations: Miniature: Folio 20v: Hanging of Barṣīṣa, a Jewish physician, before the King. Dimensions [written]: 14x11cm.
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
1034
Extent:
1 text

9. IO Islamic 843, ff 34v-92r

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 843, ff 34v-92r
Title:
Gulistān by Sa‘dī گلستان
Scope & Content:
Decorations: Miniature: Folio 42v: The King in his ship watches his Persian slave being pulled on board. the ship is based on a European ship of the period, with three masts and cannon at the port-holes. The King bears a certain resemblance to 'Abbas I. Dimensions [written]: 23x16.5cm. Miniature...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
1034
Extent:
1 text

10. IO Islamic 843, ff 92v-175r

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Islamic 843, ff 92v-175r
Title:
Būstān by Sa‘dī بوستان
Scope & Content:
Decorations: Miniature: Folio 94r: Mi'rāj: the Prophet, veiled, approaching Leo, led by Gabriel with a green banner and Israfīl with the 7-fold trumpet: stars and fine clouds. Dimensions [written]: 14x11cm. Miniature: Folio 117v: The generous man visiting the debtor in prison. Dimensions [writte...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Persian
Date Range:
1034
Extent:
1 text