Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din, ca. 1476–86

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Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din, ca. 1476–86, Attributed to Iran, Shiraz, Opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper, widtH. 11 1/8in. (), Codices, The Khavarannama (Book of the East) chronicles the adventures of ‘Ali, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, and champion of Shi’i believers. These stories take a legendary rather than strictly historical perspective, and include encounters with demons, dragons, and kings

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