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Qualities of Ringdoves (recto) from a Manafi al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals)…, c
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Qualities of Ringdoves (recto) from a Manafi al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals)…, c
Qualities of Ringdoves (recto) from a Manafi al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu (d. 1058), c. 1300. This small illustration of ringdoves in the tree trunk and lotus blossom incorporates the influence of Chinese naturalism. In contrast, the reverse side is more traditional. The innovative page layouts feature cursive nashki script with bold angular kufic script headings. Derived from Aristotelian sources, this treatise deals with the physical characteristics and organs of animals. The text was translated into Persian from Arabic for the Ilkhanid ruler Ghazan Khan (reigned 1295-1304). Roughly a dozen pages from this long-lost manuscript are known. It is dated by comparison with a similar manuscript made at Maragha, near Tabriz, in 1297 or 1299
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1256 1353 And Gold On Paper Ilkhanid Period Iran Opaque Watercolour
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This print showcases the "Qualities of Ringdoves" from a manuscript called "Manafi al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals)" by Ibn Bakhtishu, dating back to around 1300. The image depicts ringdoves perched on a tree trunk with a beautiful lotus blossom, demonstrating the influence of Chinese naturalism in its composition. What makes this print even more intriguing is its contrast with the reverse side, which adopts a more traditional style. The innovative page layouts feature elegant cursive nashki script accompanied by bold angular kufic script headings. This treatise draws upon Aristotelian sources and explores the physical characteristics and organs of various animals. Translated into Persian from Arabic specifically for Ghazan Khan, an Ilkhanid ruler who reigned from 1295 to 1304, this text holds great historical significance. Although only about twelve pages from this once-lost manuscript are known today, it can be dated through comparison with a similar manuscript created in Maragha near Tabriz between 1297 and 1299. The artwork itself is truly remarkable; executed using ink, gold on paper, opaque watercolor techniques during Iran's Ilkhanid period (1256-1353). Its origin is believed to be probably Maragha. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this piece remains an enigmatic treasure representing heritage art at its finest.
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