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11. Johnson 54,15

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,15
Title:
The crab, the frog and the mongoose, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The crab, the frog and the mongoose. Numbered 18 in Persian. 168 by 106 mm; page 321 by 193 mm. A mongoose devours a frog and beside lie dead fish and a dead snake. From the story of the frog who asked a crab for help in killing the snake that ate the baby frogs. The crab advises that a dea...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

12. Johnson 54,17

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,17
Title:
The lion and the fox, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The lion and the ox. Numbered 20 in Persian. 167 by 102 mm; page 287 by 186 mm. A lion and ox in a landscape. From the story of the proud lion that was frightened by the bellowing of the ox, Shanzabah (Eastwick (1854), chapter I, story IV, 84; I.O.R. Pers.Ms 1403, f.32r-32v).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Johnson 54,5

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,5
Title:
The gardener and the nightingale, from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782)
Scope & Content:
The gardener and the nightingale. By Sital Das. Text on picture almost complete; inscribed on mount in Persian: ‘‘amal-i sital das musavvir’ (the work of the painter Sital Das); in nagari in pencil: ‘Sital Das’; numbered 5 in Persian. 168 by 104 mm; page 320 by 208 mm. The gardener is talkin...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

19. Johnson 54,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,12
Title:
The hunter, the fox and the lion, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The hunter, the fox and the lion. Numbered 14 in Persian. 166 by 105 mm; page 321 by 209 mm. A lion devours a hunter while a fox runs away; a dead bird lies in a net beside them. From the story of the hunter who set a trap for a fox but was killed by a lion instead (Eastwick (1854), chapter ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

20. 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