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Anthology of Songs in Persian and Urdu, with painted miniatures: MS 380

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Anthology of Songs in Persian and Urdu, with painted miniatures

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Description

39 miniatures in 2 boxes. I volume of music. I old case

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1942) by Strachey, Miss and Miss Philippa Strachey

Dating

Production date: AD 1786

Project

  • Cambridge Illuminated

Identification numbers

Accession number: MS 380
Primary reference Number: 239425
Project ID: 3531

Audit data

Created: Friday 15 November 2019 Updated: Wednesday 6 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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