Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences)

dated A.H. 14 Rabi' al-Awwal 978 (August 17, 1570)

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Title: Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences)
Date: dated A.H. 14 Rabi' al-Awwal 978 (August 17, 1570)
Geography: Attributed to India, Bijapur
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: H. 10 3/16 in. (25.8 cm)
W. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Trustees of the Chester Beatty Library
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art