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In anger Zulikha destroys the idol and becomes a believer in Jehovah
Miniaturist: Unknown
One of sixty six miniatures illustrating a poem on the story of Yusuf and Zulaykha (Joseph and Potiphar's wife).
History note: Sir Dorabji J. Tata, by whom given to the University Library, 1931; transferred from Library, 1937
Height: 158 mm
Width: 103 mm
Method of acquisition: Transferred (1950) by Cambridge University Library
The story, taken from the Koran, was much elaborated by Persian poets, and has been very popular in India. Many such illuminated MSS. exist.
Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink
Gold
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Bodycolour including white, pen and ink with gold, on paper
Accession number: PD.202-1950
Primary reference Number: 34377
Series number: 61
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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