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Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d. 1209); recto: illuminated text: The story of Nushirwan and his vizier; verso: Nushirwan listens to the owls
Divan (collected poems) by Khatai (Shah Isma'il) (d. 1524)
Silsilat al-dhahab (Chain of gold) by Jami (d. 1492); Imam Zayn al-Abidin visits the Ke'ba
Book cover belonging to S1986.44.1, Silsilat al-dhahab (Chain of gold) by Jami (died 1492)
School scene
A hunt
Seated youth holding an album
Detached folio frontispiece from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Amir Khusraw Dihlavi (died 1325)
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