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"inscription": "(text on the previous page, leaf 2f, Harvard University Art Museums, 1960.186) In the hands of his slaves and of his friends are:/\nSpear and sword, javelin and pen./\n\nEver all roasted at his table are:/\nOx and fish, camel and horse and sheep./\n\nOcean and mine have showered on his presence:/\nPearl and ruby, coined gold and silver/\n\nThe minstrels at his banquet bear in their hands:/\nLute and harp, rebec, pipe and tambourine./\n\nMaking the garden of his pleasure their homeland are:/\nRosebush and box-tree, cypress and elm./\n\nPrey to hawk and prey to his cheetah are:/\nVulture and s\u012bmurgh, elephant and rhinoceros./\n\nSun and Moon, Venus and Mercury are at his feast:/\nFalcon-drum and goblet, bowl and candlestick./\n\nOverwhelming the corpses of his foes are:/\nPorcupine and stork, raven and kite.",
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"description": "This is one of several pages that were removed from a unique manuscript of this otherwise unknown work, which bears a colophon stating that it was written by the author and finished \"Ramadan, 741\" (February 1341). Illustrations on both sides include various animals, trees, and objects such as weapons, musical instruments, and jewels.",
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"citation": "ElSaffar, Amir. \u201cThe Iraqui Maqam: Singer Hamid Al-Saadi and ensemble celebrate a centuries-old tradition.\u201d Cleveland Art: Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine 60, no. 1 (January/February 2020): 10\u201311.",
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