Kalila Wa Dimna Collection

The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna
The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant", Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Queen Ilar (Irakht) Before the King Warning him About the Brahmins (?), Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Discredited Ascetic Being Paraded Through the Town on a Donkey... 18th century
The Discredited Ascetic Being Paraded Through the Town on a Donkey, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Parent Bird Blinds the Prince in Revenge for the Death of her Young One, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Prince Having been Proclaimed King is Paraded Through the City on a White Elephant, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Deposed Monkey King Drops Figs for the Tortoise and the Two Become Friends, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Monkey Tells the Story of the Fox Luring the Ass to its Death by the Lion, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Gazelle Lures the Hunter Away While the Mouse Frees the Bound Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Crows Trap the Owls in Their Cave by Lighting a Fire at the Entrance and Fanning it with Their Wings, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Gazelle Becomes Friends with the Crow, the Mouse, and the Tortoise... 18th century
The Gazelle Becomes Friends with the Crow, the Mouse, and the Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Clever Hare with the King of the Elephants at the Spring of the Moon... 18th century
The Clever Hare with the King of the Elephants at the Spring of the Moon, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Man who Pretends to be Asleep While the Thief Enters his House... 18th century
The Man who Pretends to be Asleep While the Thief Enters his House Becomes Drowsy and Really Falls Asleep, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Merchant Listens to the Workman Playing Cymbals, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Lion king, With his Mother, Receives Dimna, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Kalila and Dimna Discussing Dimnas Plans to Become a Confidante of the Lion, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Fox and the Drum, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Fox and the Drum, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Fox and the Battling Rams Observed by the Ascetic, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Hare, the Lion, and the Well, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Fish and the Fisherman, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Fish and the Fisherman, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Burzuyeh is Summoned by Nushirvan on his Return from India, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Attack on the Camel by the Lion, Crow, Wolf, and Jackal, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Flight of the Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Flight of the Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Kalila Upbraiding Dimna, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Kalila Upbraiding Dimna, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Birds and the Monkeys with the Glow Worm, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Kalila Visits the Imprisoned Dimna, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Leopard Bearing Lions Order to Fellow Judges, Folio 51 recto from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Mouse Gnaws the Net Imprisoning the Doves, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Old Snake Tells the Tale of Biting the Ascetics Son by Mistake, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Lion-King Recruits the Ascetic Jackal, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Monkey Escapes to the Safety of the Fig Tree, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Ilar (or Irakht) About to Throw the Bowl of Rice at the King, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Mans Fate or the Man Taking Refuge in a Well Inhabited by a Dragon, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Monkey Tries Carpentry, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Monkey Tries Carpentry, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Fathers Advice Followed by a Son who Sets out to Join a Caravan... 18th century
The Fathers Advice Followed by a Son who Sets out to Join a Caravan with the Two Oxen, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Ascetic Witnesses the Woman Trying to Poison the Lover, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Lion and the Elephant Fighting, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Rogues Father Emerges from the Tree, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The King of the Hares in Counsel with his Subjects, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Lioness Advises her Son, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Lioness Advises her Son, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Husband Beats his Wifes Lover, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Merchant and his Accomplice Carry Away Goods, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Burzuyas Mission Folio 5v, 6r from a Kalila Wa Dimna of Bidpai, 18th century

The Captive Peasant with his Two Wives, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Crow King Consults his Ministers, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Ascetic and his Guest with the Mouse Steal the Ascetics Food, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Ox Shanzabeh Left Behind, Grazing in the Territory of the Lion King... 18th century
The Ox Shanzabeh Left Behind, Grazing in the Territory of the Lion King, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Old Snake Tells Tale Biting Ascetic Son Mistake
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"Kalila wa Dimna: Tales of Intrigue, Friendship, and Deception Unfold in 18th Century Art" Step into a world where animals speak, kings rule with wisdom, and cunning thieves roam the rooftops. In this captivating collection of folios from "Kalila wa Dimna, " we are transported to a realm filled with enchanting stories that have stood the test of time. In one scene, we witness the awakening of a merchant by mischievous thieves on his roof. The suspense builds as their secret plans unfold against the backdrop of moonlit skies. Meanwhile, Queen Ilar approaches her king with cautionary words about mysterious Brahmins - will he heed her warning? A disgraced ascetic paraded through town on a donkey serves as a reminder that even those who claim piety can be flawed. Revenge takes an unexpected form when a parent bird blinds a prince for causing harm to her young ones. Will forgiveness ever find its way into their hearts? Amidst celebrations and fanfare, our eyes follow the newly proclaimed king as he is paraded through bustling streets atop a majestic white horse. But it is not just royalty that captures our attention; unlikely friendships blossom between creatures like the deposed monkey king and the tortoise who share figs. Through mesmerizing tales narrated by monkeys and gazelles alike, we learn valuable lessons about trust and treachery. The fox's deceitful ways leading an unsuspecting ass towards danger underlines how appearances can deceive us all. Yet amidst these tales of trickery lies hope in acts of bravery and loyalty. A clever hare finds himself at an extraordinary spring guarded by none other than the mighty King Elephant himself - proving that wit can triumph over strength. Intriguingly enough, sometimes it is pretending to be asleep while danger lurks nearby that saves us from harm's grasp - as demonstrated by one man whose quick thinking foils a thief's plans.