Main Title: Hamzanama (MAK, Austria, BI 8770) Image Title: General view, (V&A IS.1514-1883): Umar searches for Hamza 21736544
Alternative title:
Hamzanamah Hamzanameh Dastan-i Amir Hamza
Date:
1557 1577 ca. 1557
Description:
The largest number of folios (60) from a dispersed Hamzanama are at MAK. Life of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (approx. 569–625), the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad; also magicians, demons, fairies, and heroes.Culture: Islamic, MughalMaterials/Techniques: opaque watercolor, ink, gold, paper
Type:
still image illustrations (layout features) miniatures (paintings)