Title
Arab illustration of theJackal Dimnah and the lion Pingalaka; at the lake, is one of the Panchatantra
Caption
Arab illustration of theJackal Dimnah and the lion Pingalaka; at the lake, is one of the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian inter-related collection of animal fables in verse and prose. The original Sanskrit work, which some scholars believe was composed in the 3rd century BCE. A New Persian version from the 12th century became known as Kal?leh o Demneh. The book in different form is also known as The Fables of Bidpai. 13th century
Date
12th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A27_434
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,2Mb) / 18,9in x 12,4in / 5659 x 3706 (300dpi)