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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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Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Manuscript of the Nujum al-'Ulum (Stars of the Sciences), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

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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

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