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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination)
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Sir John Mandeville and the King of England, frontispiece from '
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v, Kublai Khan greeted by the brothers Polo, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810, Islands on the south coast of Arabia, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: The mongolian leader Gengis Khan on his death bed giving his last recommendations to his sons, c
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms 2810 f. 29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 54, Fishing for pearls and gathering turquoises in the Gaindu Province
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 fol. 274, Pilgrims in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms 2810 f. 67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 76v, Wolf-headed people of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 204, The Great Khan arriving with his escort, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 186, Pepper harvest and offering the fruits to a king
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 136v, The Great Khans feast, from
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810, The Great Khan in Peking, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 5, Nicolo and Marco Polo before the Great Khan
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 110v, Travellers outside Peking with Odorico de Pordenone
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 3v, Kublai Khan giving Nicolo and Marco Polo safe conduct to Peking
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 13v, Marco Polo on his travels, from the
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810, The fleet of the crusaders, from Livre des merveilles, c. 1410-12 (tempera on vellum)
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms 2810 f. 49, The bridge over the Lou-Keou, a province near Peking
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 31v, The Great Khan releases his eagle against a doe
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 6, Nicolo, Marco and Matteo Polo taking leave of the Great Khan
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: How the brothers Polo set out from Constantinople with their nephew Marco for China
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms 2810 f. 38, The palace of the Great Khans son in Peking
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 37, The Great Khans palace, from the
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 55v, Dragons and other beasts, from Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 14v, Marco Polo with elephants and camels arriving at Hormuz on the
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Facsimile of the frontispiece from the first German edition of The Travels of Marco Polo
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu, from the
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Livre Des Merveilles Collection: CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL. The conversion of Saint Paul on the road to Damascus

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"Livre des Merveilles: A Journey through Time and Wonder" Step into the enchanting world of "Livre des Merveilles, " a captivating manuscript that transports us to distant lands and extraordinary adventures. Dating back to the early 15th century, this remarkable collection of illustrations on vellum unveils a tapestry of wonders from across the globe. One page reveals an execution in Afghanistan, depicting the harsh realities faced by Marco Polo during his travels. Another illustration showcases a paradise garden, inspired by Rustichello da Pisa's account of Marco Polo's encounters. The frontispiece introduces Sir John Mandeville and the King of England, setting the stage for their legendary exploits. Intriguingly, we witness Kublai Khan being greeted by the brothers Polo, highlighting their significant role as emissaries between East and West. Delving deeper into Mongolian history, we discover Genghis Khan on his deathbed imparting final advice to his sons—a poignant moment frozen in time. The manuscript also sheds light on cultural practices such as Hassan i Sabbah leading initiations at Alamut or tax regulations imposed by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar, and spices in Quinsay. We encounter mythical creatures from Merkites' land and witness pearl fishing in Gaindu Province. Moreover, "Livre des Merveilles" takes us on a spiritual journey with pilgrims standing before Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre—an awe-inspiring sight that resonates even today. Lastly, it acquaints us with Kinsai (modern-day Hangzhou), an ancient city bustling with life along China's Grand Canal. Through these meticulously crafted miniatures painted with tempera pigments onto velvety vellum pages—each stroke preserving centuries-old stories—we are transported back to an era where exploration was both daring and magical.