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Murad, last Prince of the Aqquyunu, taken prisoner by Shah Isma'il at the battle of Shurur in 1502 A.D.: Marlay 40-pl.29

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Murad, last Prince of the Aqquyunu, taken prisoner by Shah Isma'il at the battle of Shurur in 1502 A.D.

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Measurements and weight

Height: 178 mm
Width: 127 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Note

See letter of T.W. Arnold, 1915-12-15, who quotes Dr. Martin as knowing in the least 10 different copies of this picture. (See letter in filing-box).

School or Style

Persian

Materials used in production

Wash
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and ink with some wash and gold on laid paper, laid down

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Identification numbers

Accession number: Marlay 40-pl.29
Primary reference Number: 34943

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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