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On the Benefits of Quails (verso) from a Manafi al-Hayawan... c. 1300. Creator: Unknown
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On the Benefits of Quails (verso) from a Manafi al-Hayawan... c. 1300. Creator: Unknown
On the Benefits of Quails (verso) from a Manafi al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu (d. 1058), c. 1300. The Benefits of Animals describes the physical characteristics of many different animals and provides their medicinal uses at the time. Most of the text on this page is a continuation of a section about doves from the previous page. It says, for example, that blood from dove wings cures sore eyes and cooked dove egg mixed with honey and a little borax is good for those with liver complaints. The large title written in Kufic script near the bottom of the page translates as " The Quail and its Qualities and Benefits, " marking the beginning of the next section. The illustration depicts two quails in active postures. The Mongol ruler of Iran from 1295 to 1304, Ghazan Khan, commissioned a Persian translation of the Arabic text, and this important page is from one of the earliest illustrated manuscripts
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1256 1353 And Gold On Paper Ilkhanid Period Iran Opaque Watercolour
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This print showcases a page from the renowned manuscript "On the Benefits of Quails (verso) from a Manafi al-Hayawan" dating back to around 1300. The creator of this masterpiece remains unknown, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to its historical significance. The page itself is part of Ibn Bakhtishu's comprehensive work on animals, providing valuable insights into their physical attributes and medicinal properties during that era. Specifically, it continues the discussion about doves from the previous page, highlighting their healing capabilities such as using blood from dove wings for sore eyes or mixing cooked dove egg with honey and borax for liver complaints. At the bottom of this remarkable page, written in elegant Kufic script, is a large title translating to "The Quail and its Qualities and Benefits". This marks the beginning of a new section dedicated to exploring these fascinating birds. Accompanying the text are two vivid illustrations depicting quails in lively postures. These intricate drawings bring these creatures to life on paper, showcasing their beauty and capturing their essence. Commissioned by Ghazan Khan, the Mongol ruler of Iran at that time, this Persian translation holds immense historical value as one of the earliest illustrated manuscripts known today. Its preservation allows us to delve into ancient knowledge about animals' uses in medicine while appreciating both artistic skill and cultural exchange across different regions.
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