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An Enthroned Arab Ruler or Judge and his Guards. The Kitab al-Hayawan of al-Jāḥiẓ


A larger image of this Enthroned Arab Ruler or Judge and his Guards. The Kitab al-Hayawan of al-Jāḥiẓ.

A seated man with a straight sword. The Zoology of al-Jāḥiẓ. p36a. fourteenth century. (Ambrosian Library)
Source: p210, Plate 214, "Medieval Arab Arms" by Adbel Rahman Zaky, pp202-212 in: Islamic Arms and Armour, ed. Robert Elgood, London 1979.



Referenced as figure 650 in The military technology of classical Islam by D Nicolle
650A and 650B. Manuscript, A - "Khalīf with Arab Soldiers," B - "Dhū’ l Qarnayn and guards," Kitāb al Hayawan, early 14th century AD, Mamlūk Egyptian, Bib. Ambrosiana, Ms. D. 140 Inf. SP. Nunc. 67, ff. 20v, 36r and 259, Milan.

From the same manuscript: Iskander as an Enthroned Arab Ruler and his Guards. The Kitab al-Hayawan of al-Jāḥiẓ. p25a. 14th century. Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milan



Compare this to Abu Zayd and his son before the Kadi, maqama 08, Maqamat of al-Hariri, BnF MS Arabe 5847, 1237AD
Other Illustrations of Arabian Costume & Soldiers
See also 14th century Ilkhanid Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers





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