Image Field Data Image Number JRL dc Reference Number Persian MS 932 Image Title Ardashir & Ardawan Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1542 CE [949] Page/Sheet 402b Image Sequence Number 402b Description Illustrated: miniature: Battle between Ardashir and Ardawan. Painter B. Miniature dimensions: 235 x 140 mm. Language Code per Subject Iran--History Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Painting Support Paper Style Period Shiraz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 330 mm Item Width 202 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Provenance Bibliotheca Lindesiana Provenance Macan, Turner (former owner) Provenance Hawtrey, Edward Craven, Dr (former owner) Provenance Kings of Oudh (former owners) Rights Holder - Image JRUL Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Notes Digitisation sponsored by The Islamic Manuscript Association Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd) Multi Page Number 4050 Image Creation Technique Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library Date Image Added (yyyy-mm) Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL dc Reference Number Persian MS 932 Image Title Kay Ka'us's flying machine Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1542 CE [949] Page/Sheet 96b Image Sequence Number 096b Description Illustrated: miniature: Kay Ka'us in his flying machine, carried by eagles. Painter A. Miniature dimensions: 158 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Persian literature Subject Epic poetry Subject Iran--History Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Painting Technique Used Scripts (writing) Support Paper Style Period Safawid period Style Period Shiraz style Item Height 330 mm Item Width 202 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Provenance Bibliotheca Lindesiana Provenance Macan, Turner (former owner) Provenance Kings of Oudh (former owners) Provenance Hawtrey, Edward Craven, Dr (former owner) Rights Holder - Image JRUL Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Notes Digitisation sponsored by The Islamic Manuscript Association Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd) Multi Page Number 990 Image Creation Technique Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library Date Image Added (yyyy-mm) Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL dc Reference Number Persian MS 932 Image Title Bizhan captive Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1542 CE [949] Page/Sheet 226a Image Sequence Number 226a Description Illustrated: miniature: Captive Bizhan brought before Afrasiyab. Painter A. Miniature dimensions: 165 x 146 mm. Language Code per Subject Iran--History Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Painting Technique Used Scripts (writing) Support Paper Style Period Shiraz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 330 mm Item Width 202 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Provenance Macan, Turner (former owner) Provenance Bibliotheca Lindesiana Provenance Hawtrey, Edward Craven, Dr (former owner) Provenance Kings of Oudh (former owners) Rights Holder - Image JRUL Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Notes Digitisation sponsored by The Islamic Manuscript Association Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd) Multi Page Number 2285 Image Creation Technique Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library Date Image Added (yyyy-mm) Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL dc Reference Number Persian MS 932 Image Title Bahram Chubina Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1542 CE [949] Page/Sheet 525a Image Sequence Number 525a Description Illustrated: miniature: Bahram Chubina riding to visit King Hurmuzd. Painter B. Miniature dimensions: 228 x 165 mm. Language Code per Subject Persian literature Subject Epic poetry Subject Iran--History Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Painting Technique Used Scripts (writing) Support Paper Style Period Safawid period Style Period Shiraz style Item Height 330 mm Item Width 202 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Provenance Hawtrey, Edward Craven, Dr (former owner) Provenance Kings of Oudh (former owners) Provenance Macan, Turner (former owner) Provenance Bibliotheca Lindesiana Rights Holder - Image JRUL Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Notes Digitisation sponsored by The Islamic Manuscript Association Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd) Multi Page Number 5275 Image Creation Technique Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library Date Image Added (yyyy-mm) Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030288tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Captive Bizhan before Afrasiyab Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created Page/Sheet 168a Image Sequence Number 168a Description Illustrated: miniature: Captive Bizhan before Afrasiyab; Piran pleads for his life. Miniature dimensions: 121 x 127 mm [23 Jumada II, 1060] Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Style Period Safawid period Style Period Isfahan style Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030343tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Bahram Chubina Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 462a Image Sequence Number 462a Description Illustrated: miniature: Bahram Chubina at the court of the Khaqan. Miniature dimensions: 158 x 158 mm. Language Code per Subject Persian literature Subject Epic poetry Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Painting Style Period Safawid period Style Period Isfahan style Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030125tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Bahram Chubina Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 489a Image Sequence Number 489a Description Illustrated: miniature: Bahram Chubina in pursuit of game, attended by a groom. Painter D. Miniature dimensions: 102 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Persian literature Subject Epic poetry Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Painting Style Period Safawid period Style Period Mashhad & Qazwin style Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030134tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Bahram Chubina Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 517a Image Sequence Number 517a Description Illustrated: miniature: Bahram Chubina given refreshments by an old woman. Painter D. Miniature dimensions: 108 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Persian literature Subject Epic poetry Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Painting Style Period Safawid period Style Period Mashhad & Qazwin style Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030298tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Combats Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 230a Image Sequence Number 230a Description Illustrated: miniatures: a: Combat of Furuhil and Zangula; b: Combat of Ruhham and Barman. Miniature dimensions: a: 89 x 216 mm; b: 76 x 190 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Style Period Isfahan style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030297tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Combats Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 229b Image Sequence Number 229b Description Illustrated: miniatures: a: Combat of Giw and Gurwi; b: Combat of Guraza and Siyamak. Miniature dimensions: a: 82 x 152 mm; b: 102 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Style Period Isfahan style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030299tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Combats Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 230b Image Sequence Number 230b Description Illustrated: miniatures: a: Combat of Bizhan and Ruin; b: Combat of Hajir and Sipahram. Miniature dimensions: a: 102 x 190 mm; b: 102 x 202 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Style Period Isfahan style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030300tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Combats Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 231a Image Sequence Number 231a Description Illustrated: miniatures: a: Combat of Zanga and Akhwast; b: Combat of Gurgin and Andariman. Miniature dimensions: a: 95 x 146 mm; b: 76 x 114 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Painting Style Period Isfahan style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030293tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Combat of Barzu & Afrasiyab Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 211a Image Sequence Number 211a Description Illustrated: miniature: Combat of Barzu and Afrasiyab. Miniature dimensions: 95 x 178 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Style Period Safawid period Style Period Isfahan style Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030143tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Colophon Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 562a Image Sequence Number 562a Description Colophon. Illustrated: below the colophon is an eighteenth or early nineteenth century Indian miniature of a landscape with animals and a sportsman with a gun. Language Code per Subject Weapons Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030137tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Bahram Chubina's death-bed Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 524b Image Sequence Number 524b Description Illustrated: miniature: Bahram Chubina on his death-bed; his murderer Qulun kneels before him. Painter D. Miniature dimensions: 114 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Painting Style Period Mashhad & Qazwin style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030107tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Dara dying Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 334b Image Sequence Number 334b Description Illustrated: miniature: Iskandar supporting the dying Dara; large flowers and prominent clouds. Painter E. Miniature dimensions: 190 x 197 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Subject Death Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Painting Style Period Mashhad & Qazwin style Style Period Safawid period People Covered Alexander, the Great, B.C. Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030233tr Reference Number Persian MS 933 Image Title Balash enthroned Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 15th-16th century Page/Sheet 196a Image Sequence Number 196a Description Illustrated: miniature: Enthronement of Balash. Miniature dimensions: 76 x 197 mm. 15th century [text]; late 16th century [illustrations] Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Creation Site India Style Period Inju style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 400 mm Item Width 292 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, December 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030304tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Execution of Afrasiyab Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 255a Image Sequence Number 255a Description Illustrated: miniature: Execution of Afrasiyab by Kay Khusraw. Miniature dimensions: 127 x 165 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Painting Style Period Isfahan style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030147tr Reference Number Persian MS 8 Image Title Heading Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 16th century [mid] Page/Sheet 15b Image Sequence Number 015b Description Heading. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Scripts (writing) Style Period Shiraz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 362 mm Item Width 216 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030087tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Gurgin with Andariman's head Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 224a Image Sequence Number 224a Description Illustrated: miniatures: top: Gurgin rides away with the head of Andariman; bottom: Barta leading back the horse of Kuhram with his body across the saddle. Painter B. Miniature dimensions: top: 76 x 152 mm; bottom: 76 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Style Period Tabriz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL dc Reference Number Persian MS 932 Image Title Gushtasp & the dragon Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1542 CE [949] Page/Sheet 308a Image Sequence Number 308a Description Illustrated: miniature: Gushtasp and the dragon. Painter B. Miniature dimensions: 172 x 127 mm. Language Code per Subject Iran--History Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Painting Support Paper Style Period Shiraz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 330 mm Item Width 202 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Provenance Macan, Turner (former owner) Provenance Bibliotheca Lindesiana Provenance Hawtrey, Edward Craven, Dr (former owner) Provenance Kings of Oudh (former owners) Rights Holder - Image JRUL Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Notes Digitisation sponsored by The Islamic Manuscript Association Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd) Multi Page Number 3105 Image Creation Technique Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library Date Image Added (yyyy-mm) Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030082tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Giw captures Gurwi Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 221b Image Sequence Number 221b Description Illustrated: miniature: Giw captures Gurwi. Painter B. Miniature dimensions: 89 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Style Period Tabriz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030201tr Reference Number Persian MS 933 Image Title Combat of Human & Bizhan Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 15th-16th century Page/Sheet 97a Image Sequence Number 097a Description Illustrated: miniature: Combat of Human and Bizhan. Miniature dimensions: 76 x 197 mm. 15th century [text]; late 16th century [illustrations] Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Creation Site India Style Period Safawid period Style Period Mashhad & Qazwin style Item Height 400 mm Item Width 292 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, October 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030117tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Bahram Gur in India Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 412b Image Sequence Number 412b Description Illustrated: miniature: Bahram Gur in India beheading a black dragon with gold streamers. Painter C. Miniature dimensions: 127 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Style Period Tabriz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030333tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Intoduction of backgammon Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 410a Image Sequence Number 410a Description Illustrated: miniature: The sage Buzurjmihr intoducing backgammon to the Indian court. Miniature dimensions: 178 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Persian literature Subject Epic poetry Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Scripts (writing) Technique Used Painting Style Period Isfahan style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030162tr Reference Number Persian MS 8 Image Title Dara comforted by Iskandar Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 16th century [mid] Page/Sheet 341b Image Sequence Number 341b Description Illustrated: miniature: The dying Dara comforted by Iskandar, while the captive murderers are brought on. Painter B. Miniature dimensions: 202 x 172 mm. Language Code per Subject Death Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Style Period Shiraz style Style Period Safawid period People Covered Alexander, the Great, B.C. Item Height 362 mm Item Width 216 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL dc Reference Number Persian MS 932 Image Title Kay Khusraw Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1542 CE [949] Page/Sheet 164b Image Sequence Number 164b Description Illustrated: miniature: Kay Khusraw attacking the fortress of Bahman; the defenders include both humans and demons. Painter A. Miniature dimensions: 260 x 172 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Subject Iran--History Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Miniatures [paintings] Technique Used Painting Technique Used Scripts (writing) Support Paper Style Period Shiraz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 330 mm Item Width 202 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Provenance Bibliotheca Lindesiana Provenance Macan, Turner (former owner) Provenance Hawtrey, Edward Craven, Dr (former owner) Provenance Kings of Oudh (former owners) Rights Holder - Image JRUL Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Notes Digitisation sponsored by The Islamic Manuscript Association Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd) Multi Page Number 1670 Image Creation Technique Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library Date Image Added (yyyy-mm) Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030159tr Reference Number Persian MS 8 Image Title Enthronement of Luhrasp Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 16th century [mid] Page/Sheet 270b Image Sequence Number 270b Description Illustrated: miniature: The enthronement of Luhrasp. Painter A. Miniature dimensions: 121 x 102 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Style Period Shiraz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 362 mm Item Width 216 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, October 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030286tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Rustam & Puladwand Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 162b Image Sequence Number 162b Description Illustrated: miniature: Combat of Rustam and Puladwand, here represented as a horned blue demon, and his mount a rhinoceros. Miniature dimensions: 127 x 178 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Style Period Safawid period Style Period Isfahan style Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030157tr Reference Number Persian MS 8 Image Title Rustam brings captives to Kay Khusraw Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 16th century [mid] Page/Sheet 206a Image Sequence Number 206a Description Illustrated: miniature: Rustam brings captives to Kay Khusraw after his sack of Afrasiyab's palace. Painter A. Miniature dimensions: 165 x 127 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Style Period Shiraz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 362 mm Item Width 216 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, October 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030291tr Reference Number Persian MS 909 Image Title Combat of Rustam & Barzu Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created [23 Jumada II, 1060] Page/Sheet 193a Image Sequence Number 193a Description Illustrated: miniature: Second combat of Rustam and Barzu. Miniature dimensions: 152 x 216 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Style Period Safawid period Style Period Isfahan style Item Height 407 mm Item Width 255 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030084tr Reference Number Persian MS 910 Image Title Barman & Ruhham Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1518 Page/Sheet 222b Image Sequence Number 222b Description Illustrated: miniature: Barman unhorsed by Ruhham. Painter B. Miniature dimensions: 108 x 152 mm. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Type Image Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Technique Used Miniatures (paintings) Technique Used Scripts (writing) Style Period Tabriz style Style Period Safawid period Item Height 311 mm Item Width 228 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, August 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB
Image Field Data Image Number JRL030250tr Reference Number Persian MS 933 Image Title Colophon Parent Work Title Shahnama Translated Parent Work Title Book of Kings Creator Firdawsi (Ferdowsi, Abolqasem) Creator Role Author Date Created 1781 CE [1195] Page/Sheet 265b Image Sequence Number 265b Description Colophon: the scribe does not give his name, but dates his work 1195 / 1781; however this page is a replacement on European paper and the date does not apply to the rest of the manuscript. Language Code per Subject Epic poetry Subject Persian literature Category of Material Archives & Manuscripts Sub-Category Codex Support Paper Item Height 400 mm Item Width 292 mm Current Repository The University of Manchester Library, U.K. Rights Holder - Image The University of Manchester Library Rights holder - Work JRUL References B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980) Image Creation Technique Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, December 2004 Metadata Language eng-GB