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Manuscript of Kalila wa Dimna

Abu'l-Ma'ali Nasrullah, 1307–1308

The manuscript is a translation by Abu'l-Ma'ali Narullah of fables told to the Indian King Dabishlim by the Brahman sage, Bidpa'i. 208 folios with 2 full-page miniatures and 65 miniatures in the text.Title-pages, headings & borders illuminated in gold.

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Title of artwork, date

Manuscript of Kalila wa Dimna, 1307–1308

Date supported

1974

Dimensions

22 x 10 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

20000

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