The Dog Qara Buraq Drives off the Wolves
Author: Ḥāfiẓ-i Abrū
One of five pages owned by the MIA from the Majma al Tavarikh. This scene depicts 'The Dog Buraq (Black Lightning) driving off wolves from a flock of sheep.' The illustration appears between two blocks of script. Note the Chinese influence in drawing of rocks and clouds.
- Date
- 1425-30
- In our collection
- since February the 10th, 2016 up to now
- Dimensions
- 16 7/8 × 13 in. (42.8 × 33 cm) (sheet) 13 5/16 × 9 in. (33.8 × 22.8 cm) (image)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
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- Composition
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atium 52% iron 48%