Science Source ftp Apr 2015
EN_01170126_0561
Four mythical creatures: A long-tailed green bird, a human-headed fish, a flying fish, and a large fish. From 'Aja'ib al-makhluqat wa-ghara'ib al-mawjudat (Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing) by Abu Yahya Zakariya' ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (1203-1283) an Arab physician, astronomer, geographer and proto-science fiction writer. Neither the copyist nor illustrator is named, and the copy is undated. The nature of paper, script, ink, and illustrations suggests that it was produced in western India in the 18th century.
2015-04-07
East News
Science Source
Photo Researchers
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20cm x 39cm by 300dpi
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