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81. 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

82. Johnson 54,23

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,23
Title:
The huntsman and the snake, from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan (fl.1780-82)
Scope & Content:
The huntsman and the snake. By Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan. No text on reverse; inscribed in Persian: ‘‘amal-i mohan singh valad-i govardhan’ (the work of Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan); numbered 27 in Persian. 171 by 107 mm; page 322 by 205 mm. A huntsman on a camel rescues a snake from a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

83. 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

84. Johnson 54,25

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,25
Title:
The hare, the wolf and the fox, from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Ram Sahai (fl. 1760-1782)
Scope & Content:
The hare, the wolf and the fox. By Ram Sahai. Inscribed on mount in Persian: ‘‘amai-i ram saha‘i’ (the work of Ram Sahai). 166 by 104 mm; page 305 by 193 mm. A wolf kills a hare close to a pit, as a fox runs away. From the story of the hare which tries to save its life by leading the wolf t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

85. Johnson 54,26

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,26
Title:
The hares and the elephant , from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan (fl.1780-82)
Scope & Content:
The hares and the elephants. By Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan. No text on reverse; inscribed on picture in Persian: ‘‘amal-i mohan singh valad-i govardhan’ (the work of Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan); numbered 30 in Persian. 172 by 106 mm; page 322 by 208 mm. A white hare sits on a hillock, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

86. 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

87. Johnson 54,28

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,28
Title:
The crow, the tortoise and the mouse, from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Udwat Singh (fl. 1780-1782)
Scope & Content:
The crow, the tortoise and the mouse. By Udwat Singh. No text on reverse; inscribed on mount in Persian: ‘‘amal-i udvat singh’ (the work of Udwat Singh); numbered 33 in Persian. 170 by 105 mm; page 322 by 207 mm. A crow perches in a tree, a tortoise sits by a stream as a mouse runs down a ho...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

88. Johnson 54,29

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,29
Title:
The hares and the elephants, from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Udwat Singh (fl. 1780-1782)
Scope & Content:
The hares and the elephants. By Udwat Singh. No text on reverse; inscribed on mount in Persian: ‘‘amal-i udvat singh’ (the work of Udwat Singh); numbered 25 or 35 in Persian. 172 by 109 mm; page 322 by 207 mm. A herd of elephants drink at a pool, crushing a hare; another hare looks on. From...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

89. Johnson 54,30

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,30
Title:
The fowler and the pigeons, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The fowler and the pigeons. Portions of two or more illustrations joined together and overpainted; text on reverse covered by backing sheet. 258 by 126 mm; page 301 by 195 mm. Reverse: a piece of paper with Persian inscription including the date AH678/AD1279-80 and a reference to the celebrat...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1600
Extent:
1 Item

90. Johnson 54,31

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,31
Title:
The archer and the cat, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The archer and the cat. 124 by 93 mm; page 321 by 205 mm. An archer shooting a cat. From the story of the old lady and her cat, cf J.54, 3 (Eastwick (1854), introduction, story III, 55; I.O.R. Pers.Ms 1403, f.27r-27v). Note: This picture is smaller than others in the set and is similar to th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780
Extent:
1 Item