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Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Author Nizami

1790–91

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Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander), Nizami (present-day Azerbaijan, Ganja 1141–1209 Ganja), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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89.2.2154

Ascension of Muhammed in a vision (Maklizan al Asrar).

Muhammed in Heaven.

The four orthodox caliphs in Heaven.

Alexander disguised as an envoy before Queen Nushabah.

Title: Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Author: Nizami (present-day Azerbaijan, Ganja 1141–1209 Ganja)

Date: 1790–91

Geography: Attributed to present-day Pakistan, Lahore

Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions: H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)

Classification: Codices

Credit Line: Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889

Accession Number: 89.2.2154

Chronology

South Asia and the Himalayan Region, 1800-1900 A.D.

Chronology

South Asia, 1600-1800 A.D.

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