Leaf from the German translation of Kalīla wa-Dimna (Kalila and Demna): From 'The King’s Son and His Companions' (Ch. XV)
Printer
Lienhart Holle
German, Ulm, active 1473–1492
Translator
Anton von Pforr
died 1483
Artist
Unknown
Date1483
MediumWoodcut, with contemporary hand coloring
Dimensions10 x 71/8 in. (25.4 x 22.5 cm)
ClassificationsBook Arts
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina
Object number62.1.1/3
On View
Not on viewProvenanceFred Werther, Baltimore, MD, no. 360/2; [Ferdinand Roten Galleries, Inc., 123 W. Mulberry St, Baltimore, Maryland]; NCMA purchase on February 13, 1962 for [x].
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