COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1004413dc
Reference Number:
Persian MS 909
Image Title:
Battle of Iskandar & Fur's armies
Parent Work Title:
Shahnama
Translated Parent Work Title:
Book of Kings
Creator:
Firdawsī
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1650-06-23 [23 Jumada II, 1060]
Page/Sheet:
323b
Image Sequence Number:
323b
Description:
Illustrated: miniature: Battle between the armies of Iskandar and Fur. Miniature dimensions: 260 x 165 mm.
Language Code:
per
Subject:
Persian literature
Subject:
Epic poetry
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Miniatures (paintings)
Technique Used:
Painting (image-making)
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Style Period:
Isfahan style
Style Period:
Safawid period
People Covered:
Alexander, the Great, 356-323 B.C.
Item Height:
407 mm
Item Width:
255 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
References:
B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980)
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2009-12-01
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2011-04
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Battle of Iskandar & Fur's armies
