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This is a page from a manuscript of 'Kalila wa Dimna' [The Fables of Bidpai], made at Shiraz in Iran in the 16th century. The Persian writing is executed in a distinctive cursive style known as nasta'liq.

The page has a painting at the base depicting the Lion presiding over a council of foxes.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-206-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1960.120
• Date: 16th century
  Mid 15th century AD
  
• Material: Manuscript / page / painting / script
  
• Dimensions: 5.75" x 3.75" (written surface)
  
• What: Manuscript / page / painting / script
  
• Subject: Paintings and manuscripts
  
• Who: Fables of Bidpai
  Kalila wa Dimna
  
• Where: Middle East, Persia, Shiray
  
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• Description: Page from a manuscript, Kalila wa Dimna or the Fables of Bidpai, of script with a painting at the base of the lion presiding at the animals' council: Persia, Shiray, mid 15th century AD
  
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