Yunus (Jonah) and the whale
| Title | Yunus (Jonah) and the whale |
|---|---|
| Creator | Rashid al-Din |
| Date | c.1314 CE |
| Format | Oriental manuscript |
| Subject | Treasures from Special Collections 2010 |
| Calendar Month | February 2010 |
| Description | From Rashid al-Din, Jami al-tawarikh (The Collection of Histories), Arabic, Tabriz, Iran, 1314 CE. This first world history, and one of the most important medieval manuscripts from either West or East, was collected by Colonel John Baillie (1772-1838) and donated to the Library in 1876. |
| Shelf Mark | Or Ms 20, folio 23 verso |
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