Image of f.83v Preparation of sweets for the Sultan of Mandu, from by Persian School, (17th century)

f.83v Preparation of sweets for the Sultan of Mandu, from a manuscript on Indian cookery...

IMAGE number: BL256336
Image title: f.83v Preparation of sweets for the Sultan of Mandu, from a manuscript on Indian cookery (vellum)
Artist: Persian School, (17th century) / Persian
Location: British Library, London, UK
Medium: vellum

Image description: The Ni'matnama-i Nasir al-Din Shah. A manuscript on Indian cookery Illustrator: [Anon] 1495 - 1505 Language: Persian Source/Shelfmark: I.O. ISLAMIC 149, f.83v Preparation of wada for the Sultan Ghiyath al-Din, the Sultan of Mandu.Samosas being prepared. Small inscription 'sanbusa', samosa. Ghiyath Shahi seated on a stool in a garden is being offered a dish, possibly of samosas. A cook is frying them over a stove, while another is placing them on a round dish. Opaque watercolour. Sultanate style Image taken from The Ni'matnama-i Nasir al-Din Shah. A manuscript on Indian cookeryn Indian cookery and the preparation of sweetmeats, spices etc. Originally published/produced in 1495 - 1505.
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: cuisine / book / cookery / arabic / preparing / manual / offering / recipe / diagram / manuscript / instructions / asian / sweetmeats / method / persian / cuisine / food preparation / illumination / script / recipes / cook / cooks / guide / islamic / domestic / produce / spices / muslim / moslem / IO ISLAMIC 149

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