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1. Johnson 54,1

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,1
Title:
The pigeon Bazindah, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
Bazindah. Numbered 1 in Persian. 163 by 96 mm; page 250 by 181 mm. The pigeon, Bazindah, is setting off from the nest on his travels. From the story of the two pigeons, Bazindah and Nawazindah (Eastwick (1854), introduction, story I, 43; I.O.R. Pers.Ms 1403, f.21v-25r).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

2. Johnson 54,20

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,20
Title:
The ring-dove and the pigeons, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The ring-dove and the pigeons. No text on reverse. 172 by 108 mm; page 322 by 210 mm. A mouse nibbles a hole in a net releasing the pigeons. The continuation of the story of the ring-dove that persuaded the pigeons to act together and carry away the net that had trapped them (Eastwick (1854)...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

3. Johnson 54,2

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,2
Title:
The kite and the hawks, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The kite and the hawks. Numbered 2 in Persian. 165 by 101 mm; page 290 by 185 mm. Two hawks in a tree. From the story of the kite who reared the young of two hawks (Eastwick (1854), introduction, story I, 52; I.O.R. Pers.Ms 1403, f.25v-27r).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

4. Johnson 54,27

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,27
Title:
The crow, the jackal and the wolf, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The crow, the jackal and the wolf. No text on reverse. 164 by 106 mm; page 261 by 180 mm. Jackals devour a camel, while a lion, wolf and jackal look on. From the story of the crow, jackal and wolf who persuade the simple camel to sacrifice himself for food for the injured lion (Eastwick (185...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

5. Johnson 54,44

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,44
Title:
A snake and a bird, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
A snake and a bird. Mounted on 20th-century paper. 130 by 90 mm; page 321 by 205 mm. A snake climbs up a tree to attack nestlings; the mother bird is beside the nest (perhaps an inaccurate illustration to I.O.R. Pers.Ms 1403, f.143, Eastwick (1854), chapter IV, story XIV, 365, or perhaps chap...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780
Extent:
1 Item

6. Johnson 54,19

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,19
Title:
The ring-dove and the pigeons, from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Muhammad Ashiq (fl.1780-1782)
Scope & Content:
The ring-dove and the pigeons. By Muhammad ‘Ashiq. Inscribed on mount in Persian: ‘‘amal-i muhammad ‘ashiq’ (the work of Muhammad ‘Ashiq). 168 by 104 mm; page 321 by 198 mm. A fowler stands under a tree watching pigeons fly away with his net. From the story of the ring-dove that persuaded t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

7. Johnson 54,22

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,22
Title:
The crow and the mouse, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The crow and the mouse. No text on reverse. 181 by 117 mm; page 323 by 210 mm. The crow flies through the air with a mouse in its beak. From the story of the crow which transported a mouse to win his friendship (Eastwick (1854), chapter III, story III, 272; I.O.R. Pers.Ms 1403, f.110r-v).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

8. Johnson 54,24

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,24
Title:
The raven and the jackal, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The raven and the jackal. 165 by 104 mm; page 284 by 190 mm. As a lady bathes on a terrace, a raven drops her necklace in front of two snakes, one of which has a baby raven in its mouth. From the story of the raven, which on the jackal’s advice attempts to save its baby from a snake by steali...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

9. Johnson 54,32

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,32
Title:
The falcon and the pigeon, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The falcon and the pigeon. 132 by 91 mm; page 321 by 206 mm. A falcon is in a hole in a tree, with an eagle attacking. From the story of the falcon attacking the pigeon, Bazindah, but frustrated by an eagle (Eastwick (1854), introduction, story I, 47; I.O.R. Pers.Ms 1403, f.22v-23r). Note: L...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780
Extent:
1 Item

10. Johnson 54,33

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,33
Title:
The crow, the tortoise and the mouse, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The crow, the tortoise and the mouse. 112 by 95 mm; page 321 by 208 mm. A mouse frees an antelope from a net. From the story of the crow, tortoise and mouse who become friends with a deer, cf.’ nos.’28 and 43 (Eastwick (1854), chapter III, story VI, 293; I.O.R. Pers.Ms 1403, f.117r). Note: T...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780
Extent:
1 Item