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Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great Stock Photo

RMMR4GN5–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

Shudhur al-dhahab, Islamic Alchemy Manuscript, 12th Century Stock Photo

RMHRNRPT–Shudhur al-dhahab, Islamic Alchemy Manuscript, 12th Century

Folio from Quran, Qu'ran Manuscript in muhaqqaq script - Iraq or western Iran 12th century Mao Museum ( Museo d'Arte Orientale Torino ) - Museum of Oriental art - Dish ' Kubachi ' Iran 16th century A.C. ( Museo d'Arte Orientale Torino ) Stock Photo

RM2HHNT7A–Folio from Quran, Qu'ran Manuscript in muhaqqaq script - Iraq or western Iran 12th century Mao Museum ( Museo d'Arte Orientale Torino ) - Museum of Oriental art - Dish ' Kubachi ' Iran 16th century A.C. ( Museo d'Arte Orientale Torino )

Islamic manuscript Khawaso al Ashjan dating from 12th century Mashad Iran Middle East Stock Photo

RMB5A9TJ–Islamic manuscript Khawaso al Ashjan dating from 12th century Mashad Iran Middle East

Art inspired by Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, late 11th–12th century, Made in Eastern Islamic lands, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, H.10 in. (25.4 cm), Codices, This folio from a Qur’an is written on paper in black new style script, with vocalizations in red, diacritical, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW8KYG–Art inspired by Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, late 11th–12th century, Made in Eastern Islamic lands, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, H.10 in. (25.4 cm), Codices, This folio from a Qur’an is written on paper in black new style script, with vocalizations in red, diacritical, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Spain: An illustration from the Tale of Bayad and Riyad, Al-Andalus (Islamic Andalucia), late 12th century. Hadith Bayāḍ wa Riyāḍ (The Story of Bayad and Riyad) or Qissat Bayad wa Riyad is a 13th-century Arabic love story. The main characters of the tale are Bayad, a merchant's son and a foreigner from Damascus, and Riyad, a well educated girl in the court of an unnamed Hajib (vizier/minister) of Iraq and a 'Lady' (al-sayyida). The Hadith Bayad wa Riyad is believed to be the only illustrated manuscript known to have survived from more than eight centuries of Muslim presence in Spain. Stock Photo

RM2B01GAR–Spain: An illustration from the Tale of Bayad and Riyad, Al-Andalus (Islamic Andalucia), late 12th century. Hadith Bayāḍ wa Riyāḍ (The Story of Bayad and Riyad) or Qissat Bayad wa Riyad is a 13th-century Arabic love story. The main characters of the tale are Bayad, a merchant's son and a foreigner from Damascus, and Riyad, a well educated girl in the court of an unnamed Hajib (vizier/minister) of Iraq and a 'Lady' (al-sayyida). The Hadith Bayad wa Riyad is believed to be the only illustrated manuscript known to have survived from more than eight centuries of Muslim presence in Spain.

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, late 11th–12th century Stock Photo

RMKC6MNF–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, late 11th–12th century

Spain/Andalusia: Two types of asparagus. Illuminated Arabic folio from Abu Ja 'far al-Ghafiqi's 'Herbal', c. 12th century. Al-Ghafiqi, according to a thirteenth-century historian of Arab medicine, was the greatest savant of medicinal plants, their names and their properties, and his work had no equal in this field. This view was later confirmed by Max Meyerhof (d. 1945), the eminent historian of Islamic medicine, who stated that al-Ghafiqi was undoubtedly the greatest botanist and pharmacologist of the Islamic period. He hailed from Ghafiq, near Cordoba on the southern Iberian peninsula. Stock Photo

RM2B01FGY–Spain/Andalusia: Two types of asparagus. Illuminated Arabic folio from Abu Ja 'far al-Ghafiqi's 'Herbal', c. 12th century. Al-Ghafiqi, according to a thirteenth-century historian of Arab medicine, was the greatest savant of medicinal plants, their names and their properties, and his work had no equal in this field. This view was later confirmed by Max Meyerhof (d. 1945), the eminent historian of Islamic medicine, who stated that al-Ghafiqi was undoubtedly the greatest botanist and pharmacologist of the Islamic period. He hailed from Ghafiq, near Cordoba on the southern Iberian peninsula.

Nezami, Persian poet, recounting the story of Alexander the Great, 12th century (18th century). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMAJ7TWC–Nezami, Persian poet, recounting the story of Alexander the Great, 12th century (18th century). Artist: Unknown

Illuminated Headpiece with Arabesque Design and Marginal Medallion at Left. English: This folio from Walters manuscript W.555 contains a headpiece illuminated in gold and decorated with an arabesque design. There is a marginal rosette at the left. . 5th century AH/AD 11th century-6th century AH/AD 12th century (Abbasid period (750-1258)). 676 Islamic - Illuminated Headpiece with Arabesque Design and Marginal Medallion at Left - Walters W5551A - Full Page Stock Photo

RMMP7F6E–Illuminated Headpiece with Arabesque Design and Marginal Medallion at Left. English: This folio from Walters manuscript W.555 contains a headpiece illuminated in gold and decorated with an arabesque design. There is a marginal rosette at the left. . 5th century AH/AD 11th century-6th century AH/AD 12th century (Abbasid period (750-1258)). 676 Islamic - Illuminated Headpiece with Arabesque Design and Marginal Medallion at Left - Walters W5551A - Full Page

Bahram Gur Visits the Princess of India in the Black Pavilion (recto): Illustration and Text, Persian Verses, from a manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami, Haft Paykar [Seven Portraits], c. 1400-1410. The Khamsa, a suite of five poems written by Nizami in the 12th century, recounts the history and legends of pre-Islamic Iran with an emphasis on love rather than war. Here, in an early extant depiction of a favorite story, Shah Bahram Gur visits a princess in a black pavilion; this is one of seven paintings depicting the king visiting one of his seven wives, each in a different coloured pavilion, o Stock Photo

RM2A507JH–Bahram Gur Visits the Princess of India in the Black Pavilion (recto): Illustration and Text, Persian Verses, from a manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami, Haft Paykar [Seven Portraits], c. 1400-1410. The Khamsa, a suite of five poems written by Nizami in the 12th century, recounts the history and legends of pre-Islamic Iran with an emphasis on love rather than war. Here, in an early extant depiction of a favorite story, Shah Bahram Gur visits a princess in a black pavilion; this is one of seven paintings depicting the king visiting one of his seven wives, each in a different coloured pavilion, o

Painting depicting the feast of Iskandar and Nushabah from Nizami Ganjavi's (1141-1209) 'Iskandarnamah' (The Book of Alexander the Great). 16th Century Persian manuscript. On his way to the Land of Darkness Alexander visits the queen of Barda, Nushabah, she organizes an 'ishrat (large feast) for him and invites him to sit next to her on a golden throne. Servants and musicians surround the couple. Illustration from Nizami Ganjavi's 'Iskandarnamah' (The Book of Alexander the Great)16th Century manuscript. Stock Photo

RMDRC9GP–Painting depicting the feast of Iskandar and Nushabah from Nizami Ganjavi's (1141-1209) 'Iskandarnamah' (The Book of Alexander the Great). 16th Century Persian manuscript. On his way to the Land of Darkness Alexander visits the queen of Barda, Nushabah, she organizes an 'ishrat (large feast) for him and invites him to sit next to her on a golden throne. Servants and musicians surround the couple. Illustration from Nizami Ganjavi's 'Iskandarnamah' (The Book of Alexander the Great)16th Century manuscript.

Sotheby's, London, UK. 20th Oct, 2023. Art of the Islamic World & India with over 1,000 Years of Historic Objects, Paintings & Manuscript, takes place on 25th October. Highlights include: Khurasan bronze bird-form incense burner, Persia, 12th century, estimate £150,000-200,000. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2T2KCJF–Sotheby's, London, UK. 20th Oct, 2023. Art of the Islamic World & India with over 1,000 Years of Historic Objects, Paintings & Manuscript, takes place on 25th October. Highlights include: Khurasan bronze bird-form incense burner, Persia, 12th century, estimate £150,000-200,000. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News

Quran, qu'ran, koran, quaran. Umayyad period. North Africa 12th-13th century. Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Istanbul Stock Photo

RM2NH56N1–Quran, qu'ran, koran, quaran. Umayyad period. North Africa 12th-13th century. Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Istanbul

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Dimensions: 13 7/8 x 8 9/16in. (35.2 x 21.7cm). Date: late 12th-early 13th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPB1GAX–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Dimensions: 13 7/8 x 8 9/16in. (35.2 x 21.7cm). Date: late 12th-early 13th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Composed in Egypt in the first half of the 11th century, the 'Book of Curiosities' is a 12th/13th century cosmographical manuscript contains highly unique celestial and terrestrial maps, including the first known rectangular map of the world produced before the renaissance. The geographical references are based largely on the first century work of Ptolemy but the manuscript contains previously unknown distinct cartographic features. Stock Photo

RM2B036TC–Composed in Egypt in the first half of the 11th century, the 'Book of Curiosities' is a 12th/13th century cosmographical manuscript contains highly unique celestial and terrestrial maps, including the first known rectangular map of the world produced before the renaissance. The geographical references are based largely on the first century work of Ptolemy but the manuscript contains previously unknown distinct cartographic features.

Wonders of creation, Birds brought from Arabia, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYA5–Wonders of creation, Birds brought from Arabia, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript late 11th–12th century This folio from a Qur’an is written on paper in black new style script, with vocalizations in red, diacritical marks in gold, and other orthographical signs in blue and black. The golden medallions are verse markers: the smaller ones contain letter numerals, while the larger one contains the words '100 verses' encircled by a band of trefoil scrolls, indicating the beginning of the 100th verse of Sura 6 (al-An‘am, 'of the Cattle').Paper, a Chinese invention, was first produced in the Islamic lands from the late 8th century, in Baghdad, but o Stock Photo

RM2HH9W88–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript late 11th–12th century This folio from a Qur’an is written on paper in black new style script, with vocalizations in red, diacritical marks in gold, and other orthographical signs in blue and black. The golden medallions are verse markers: the smaller ones contain letter numerals, while the larger one contains the words '100 verses' encircled by a band of trefoil scrolls, indicating the beginning of the 100th verse of Sura 6 (al-An‘am, 'of the Cattle').Paper, a Chinese invention, was first produced in the Islamic lands from the late 8th century, in Baghdad, but o

Hunayn ibn Ishaq ( Latin: Iohannitius) (809 – 873) was a famous and influential scholar, physician, and scientist of Nestorian Arab Christian descent. He and his students transmitted their Syriac and Arabic translations of many classical Greek texts throughout the Islamic world, during the apex of the Islamic Abbasid Caliphate. Hunayn ibn Ishaq was the most productive translator of Greek medical and scientific treatises in his day. He studied Greek and became known among the Arabs as the 'Sheikh of the translators'. He mastered four languages: Arabic, Syriac, Greek and Persian. Stock Photo

RM2B0339C–Hunayn ibn Ishaq ( Latin: Iohannitius) (809 – 873) was a famous and influential scholar, physician, and scientist of Nestorian Arab Christian descent. He and his students transmitted their Syriac and Arabic translations of many classical Greek texts throughout the Islamic world, during the apex of the Islamic Abbasid Caliphate. Hunayn ibn Ishaq was the most productive translator of Greek medical and scientific treatises in his day. He studied Greek and became known among the Arabs as the 'Sheikh of the translators'. He mastered four languages: Arabic, Syriac, Greek and Persian.

RMMR4GN0–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

Al-Jazari, Elephant Clock, 12th Century Stock Photo

RMT81N84–Al-Jazari, Elephant Clock, 12th Century

Manuscript Quran from the 12th century in museum, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Stock Photo

RMJH2F81–Manuscript Quran from the 12th century in museum, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

RMB5A9TK–Islamic manuscript Khawaso al Ashjan dating from 12th century Mashad Iran Middle East

King Richard I with sword, on his throne, with three Christians' heads beneath on the left; and three Saracens' heads (cut off) on the right. Twenty-four lines of text. Chronicle of England. England, 1st half of the 14th century. Source: Royal 20 A. II f.8. Language: Latin and French. Author: Langtoft, Peter de. Stock Photo

RMR5FGK7–King Richard I with sword, on his throne, with three Christians' heads beneath on the left; and three Saracens' heads (cut off) on the right. Twenty-four lines of text. Chronicle of England. England, 1st half of the 14th century. Source: Royal 20 A. II f.8. Language: Latin and French. Author: Langtoft, Peter de.

Double page from the Koran, Islamic Manuscript in Maghrebi, North African, 12th century. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPNEW6–Double page from the Koran, Islamic Manuscript in Maghrebi, North African, 12th century. Artist: Unknown.

Chapter Heading for Chapter 27 (Surat al-naml). English: This folio from Walters manuscript W.555 contains a chapter heading executed in gold ink with a red outline, from which extends a small palmette outlined in red and blue. . 5th century AH/AD 11th century-6th century AH/AD 12th century (Abbasid period (750-1258)). 676 Islamic - Chapter Heading for Chapter 27 (Surat al-naml) - Walters W55565B - Full Page Stock Photo

RMMP7F5F–Chapter Heading for Chapter 27 (Surat al-naml). English: This folio from Walters manuscript W.555 contains a chapter heading executed in gold ink with a red outline, from which extends a small palmette outlined in red and blue. . 5th century AH/AD 11th century-6th century AH/AD 12th century (Abbasid period (750-1258)). 676 Islamic - Chapter Heading for Chapter 27 (Surat al-naml) - Walters W55565B - Full Page

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, 11th-12th century. Stock Photo

RM2C71WA9–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, 11th-12th century.

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Dimensions: H.10 in. (25.4 cm) W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Date: late 11th-12th century. This folio from a Qur'an is written on paper in black new style script, with vocalizations in red, diacritical marks in gold, and other orthographical signs in blue and black. The golden medallions are verse markers: the smaller ones contain letter numerals, while the larger one contains the words '100 verses' encircled by a band of trefoil scrolls, indicating the beginning of the 100th verse of Sura 6 (al-An'am, 'of the Cattle'). Paper, a Chinese invention, was first produce Stock Photo

RMPB0BJP–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Dimensions: H.10 in. (25.4 cm) W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Date: late 11th-12th century. This folio from a Qur'an is written on paper in black new style script, with vocalizations in red, diacritical marks in gold, and other orthographical signs in blue and black. The golden medallions are verse markers: the smaller ones contain letter numerals, while the larger one contains the words '100 verses' encircled by a band of trefoil scrolls, indicating the beginning of the 100th verse of Sura 6 (al-An'am, 'of the Cattle'). Paper, a Chinese invention, was first produce

Wonders of creation, An idol on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYA1–Wonders of creation, An idol on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

RMMR4GNG–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

Islamic Medical Encyclopedia Epitomes Manuscript Stock Photo

RMHRNRR8–Islamic Medical Encyclopedia Epitomes Manuscript

Council of Acre and the Siege of Damascus, 1147-1148 (late 12th century) Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMAJ7PW6–Council of Acre and the Siege of Damascus, 1147-1148 (late 12th century) Artist: Unknown

Chapter Heading for Chapter 26 (Surat al-shu'ara'). English: This folio from Walters manuscript W.555 contains a chapter heading executed in gold ink with a red outline, from which extends a small palmette outlined in red and blue. . 5th century AH/AD 11th century-6th century AH/AD 12th century (Abbasid period (750-1258)). 676 Islamic - Chapter Heading for Chapter 26 (Surat al-shu'ara') - Walters W55518B - Full Page Stock Photo

RMMP7F5G–Chapter Heading for Chapter 26 (Surat al-shu'ara'). English: This folio from Walters manuscript W.555 contains a chapter heading executed in gold ink with a red outline, from which extends a small palmette outlined in red and blue. . 5th century AH/AD 11th century-6th century AH/AD 12th century (Abbasid period (750-1258)). 676 Islamic - Chapter Heading for Chapter 26 (Surat al-shu'ara') - Walters W55518B - Full Page

Abraham, c1100, (1849). Creator: Walter. Stock Photo

RMRKY8AE–Abraham, c1100, (1849). Creator: Walter.

Qur'an Manuscript, 11th/12th century. Stock Photo

RM2H963K7–Qur'an Manuscript, 11th/12th century.

John Skylitzes. Synopsis of Histories. War with the Arabs. Codex of the 12th century. National Library. Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo

RMP4XN29–John Skylitzes. Synopsis of Histories. War with the Arabs. Codex of the 12th century. National Library. Madrid. Spain.

Wonders of creation, Lighthouses with a cat, a monkey, and the heads of animals and humans, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYA9–Wonders of creation, Lighthouses with a cat, a monkey, and the heads of animals and humans, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

RMMR4GMY–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

RMHRNRPY–Shudhur al-dhahab, Islamic Alchemy Manuscript, 12th Century

Text Page with Marginal Illumination. English: The first marginal form on this folio from Walters manuscript W.555 indicates verse 60 of chapter 25 (Surat al-furqan), and the second, in the form of a six-pointed star, indicates prostration (sajdah). The star is painted in black, red, and blue. . 5th century AH/AD 11th century-6th century AH/AD 12th century (Abbasid period (750-1258)). 676 Islamic - Text Page with Marginal Illumination - Walters W55512B - Full Page Stock Photo

RMMP7F7D–Text Page with Marginal Illumination. English: The first marginal form on this folio from Walters manuscript W.555 indicates verse 60 of chapter 25 (Surat al-furqan), and the second, in the form of a six-pointed star, indicates prostration (sajdah). The star is painted in black, red, and blue. . 5th century AH/AD 11th century-6th century AH/AD 12th century (Abbasid period (750-1258)). 676 Islamic - Text Page with Marginal Illumination - Walters W55512B - Full Page

RM2CNHPGJ–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, late 11th-12th century.

John Skylitzes. Synopsis of Histories. The Saracens landed in Crete. Codex of the 12th century. National Library. Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo

RMP50G4J–John Skylitzes. Synopsis of Histories. The Saracens landed in Crete. Codex of the 12th century. National Library. Madrid. Spain.

Wonders of creation, A king on horseback at a spring near Bāmiyān, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYA2–Wonders of creation, A king on horseback at a spring near Bāmiyān, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

RMMR4GNB–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

RMHRNRPX–Shudhur al-dhahab, Islamic Alchemy Manuscript, 12th Century

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, late 12th-early 13th century. Stock Photo

RM2CNHPHB–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, late 12th-early 13th century.

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Dimensions: H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm) W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Date: ca. 1180. These folios from a dispersed Qur'an exemplify the transition during the Seljuq period from Qur'ans written in kufic script on parchment to those copied in the more rounded new-style writing on paper. By the late twelfth century, the practitioners of the new style had perfected its mannered, slightly eccentric forms. As seen here, these include the extreme elongation of tall letters and the ellipse formed by combining two of these letters, lam and alif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Stock Photo

RMPAN143–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Dimensions: H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm) W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Date: ca. 1180. These folios from a dispersed Qur'an exemplify the transition during the Seljuq period from Qur'ans written in kufic script on parchment to those copied in the more rounded new-style writing on paper. By the late twelfth century, the practitioners of the new style had perfected its mannered, slightly eccentric forms. As seen here, these include the extreme elongation of tall letters and the ellipse formed by combining two of these letters, lam and alif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of

Wonders of creation, Warriors on horseback fight enormous ants at Jabal al-aḥmar, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYA6–Wonders of creation, Warriors on horseback fight enormous ants at Jabal al-aḥmar, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

RMMR4GN7–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

RMHRNRPW–Shudhur al-dhahab, Islamic Alchemy Manuscript, 12th Century

RM2CNJ1JF–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, late 12th-early 13th century.

'General map of the known world', from the work 'Manuscript Pocock' (Recreation for people who w… Stock Photo

RMP9GH6K–'General map of the known world', from the work 'Manuscript Pocock' (Recreation for people who w…

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Calligrapher: Muhammad al-Zanjani. Dimensions: 10 1/8 x 7 1/2in. (25.7 x 19cm). Date: dated A.H. 531/ A.D. 1137. Eight folios of this dispersed Qur'an are held in the Museum collection. Among these folios is the colophon page, with the signature of the scribe Muhammad al-Zanjani from the town of Zanjan, in northwestern Iran, and the date of completion, A.H. 531/A.D. 1137. The text is written in the script known as eastern kufic with some elements in cursive (naskh), and is lavishly illuminated with designs of foliate scrolls and geometric interlace. Museum: Met Stock Photo

RMPAPCJ5–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Calligrapher: Muhammad al-Zanjani. Dimensions: 10 1/8 x 7 1/2in. (25.7 x 19cm). Date: dated A.H. 531/ A.D. 1137. Eight folios of this dispersed Qur'an are held in the Museum collection. Among these folios is the colophon page, with the signature of the scribe Muhammad al-Zanjani from the town of Zanjan, in northwestern Iran, and the date of completion, A.H. 531/A.D. 1137. The text is written in the script known as eastern kufic with some elements in cursive (naskh), and is lavishly illuminated with designs of foliate scrolls and geometric interlace. Museum: Met

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, ca. 1180. Stock Photo

RM2CNHT27–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, ca. 1180.

Wonders of creation, Kay Khusraw watches fabulous creatures in Lake Zarah, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYAJ–Wonders of creation, Kay Khusraw watches fabulous creatures in Lake Zarah, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

RMMR4GN4–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

RMHRNRR0–Shudhur al-dhahab, Islamic Alchemy Manuscript, 12th Century

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Calligrapher: Muhammad al-Zanjani. Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 4 13/16in. (21.6 x 12.2cm). Date: dated A.H. 531/A.D. 1137. Eight folios of this dispersed Qur'an are held in the Museum collection. Among these folios is the colophon page, with the signature of the scribe Muhammad al-Zanjani from the town of Zanjan, in northwestern Iran, and the date of completion, A.H. 531/A.D. 1137. The text is written in the script known as eastern kufic with some elements in cursive (naskh), and is lavishly illuminated with designs of foliate scrolls and geometric interlace. Museum: M Stock Photo

RMPAPB12–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Calligrapher: Muhammad al-Zanjani. Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 4 13/16in. (21.6 x 12.2cm). Date: dated A.H. 531/A.D. 1137. Eight folios of this dispersed Qur'an are held in the Museum collection. Among these folios is the colophon page, with the signature of the scribe Muhammad al-Zanjani from the town of Zanjan, in northwestern Iran, and the date of completion, A.H. 531/A.D. 1137. The text is written in the script known as eastern kufic with some elements in cursive (naskh), and is lavishly illuminated with designs of foliate scrolls and geometric interlace. Museum: M

RM2CNHRAW–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, ca. 1180.

Wonders of creation, Alexander the Great, his soldiers, and the prophets Khiḍr and Elijah at the Fountain of Life, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYA3–Wonders of creation, Alexander the Great, his soldiers, and the prophets Khiḍr and Elijah at the Fountain of Life, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

RMMR4GNH–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

Islamic Medical Encyclopedia Epitomes Manuscript, 12th Century Stock Photo

RMHRNRR6–Islamic Medical Encyclopedia Epitomes Manuscript, 12th Century

RMMR4H55–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Dimensions: 11.75 in. high 8.75 in. wide (29.8 cm high 22.2 cm wide). Date: ca. 1180. Written in Eastern or new style kufic script , line two of this folio includes two long, vertical letters (alif and lam), forming a distinctive pointed oval-shaped pattern. The elaborate treatment of the background, entirely filled with vegetal scrolls terminating in large blossoms so that the script seems to stand out against the decorative background. The script and illumination are related to a Qur'an in the Topkapi Saray Museum, dated 573/1177-78, epigraphic inscriptions Stock Photo

RMPAP0NY–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript. Dimensions: 11.75 in. high 8.75 in. wide (29.8 cm high 22.2 cm wide). Date: ca. 1180. Written in Eastern or new style kufic script , line two of this folio includes two long, vertical letters (alif and lam), forming a distinctive pointed oval-shaped pattern. The elaborate treatment of the background, entirely filled with vegetal scrolls terminating in large blossoms so that the script seems to stand out against the decorative background. The script and illumination are related to a Qur'an in the Topkapi Saray Museum, dated 573/1177-78, epigraphic inscriptions

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, dated A.H. 531/ A.D. 1137. Stock Photo

RM2C71XME–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, dated A.H. 531/ A.D. 1137.

Wonders of creation, An idol in the River Andalus warns people not to continue their journey, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYAA–Wonders of creation, An idol in the River Andalus warns people not to continue their journey, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

Waterwheel invention, 12th century Stock Photo

RMT81N85–Waterwheel invention, 12th century

RMMR4H5H–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

ESCENA CORTESANA EN UNA MINIATURA DE UN MANUSCRITO PERSA DEL SIGLO XII. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN. Stock Photo

RMR4DFXD–ESCENA CORTESANA EN UNA MINIATURA DE UN MANUSCRITO PERSA DEL SIGLO XII. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.

RM2C71XMM–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, dated A.H. 531/ A.D. 1137.

Wonders of creation, Alexander the Great on horseback and two angels holding Mount Qāf, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYAF–Wonders of creation, Alexander the Great on horseback and two angels holding Mount Qāf, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

Arabic Traders, 12th-13th century Stock Photo

RMHRNWCG–Arabic Traders, 12th-13th century

RMMR4H56–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

CORAN VALENCIANO DE FINALES - SIGLO XII- 2 PAGINAS-ABIERTO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION, MADRID, SPAIN. Stock Photo

RMP3WCN9–CORAN VALENCIANO DE FINALES - SIGLO XII- 2 PAGINAS-ABIERTO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION, MADRID, SPAIN.

RM2CNJ0W8–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, dated A.H. 531/ A.D. 1137.

Wonders of creation, Two men watch a dragon and white vultures eating meat with diamonds sticking to it, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYAK–Wonders of creation, Two men watch a dragon and white vultures eating meat with diamonds sticking to it, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

RMHRNRR7–Islamic Medical Encyclopedia Epitomes Manuscript

RMMR4H5A–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

RM2C71XNM–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, dated A.H. 531/A.D. 1137.

Wonders of creation, Two men in a boat watch sirens and a large turtle at the Sea of Qusṭanṭinīyah, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYA8–Wonders of creation, Two men in a boat watch sirens and a large turtle at the Sea of Qusṭanṭinīyah, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

Literary Gathering, Baghdad, 12th Century Stock Photo

RMHRNWCJ–Literary Gathering, Baghdad, 12th Century

RMMR4H5N–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

RM2CNHFE4–Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript, dated A.H. 531/ A.D. 1137.

Wonders of creation, A man lowers an inscribed tablet from the bridge on the river Sabḥān to calm its waters, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE Stock Photo

RM2T8YYAC–Wonders of creation, A man lowers an inscribed tablet from the bridge on the river Sabḥān to calm its waters, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE

RMMR4H5E–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

Folio from Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds), by Attar, c1600. Artist: Habib Allah Stock Photo

RMDE08GG–Folio from Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds), by Attar, c1600. Artist: Habib Allah

RMMR4H5X–Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript, Illustrated 12th century: The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great

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