Title
The Lion Pingalaka is one of the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian inter-related collection of animal fables
Caption
Arab illustration of the Lion Pingalaka 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
13th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A28_058
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (2,8Mb) / 17,8in x 13,1in / 5347 x 3922 (300dpi)