The four supporters (angels) of the celestial throne, detail, from Persian Manuscript 373. One has the head of a human while the other three have heads of an eagle, a lion and an ox.

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    Credit: The four supporters (angels) of the celestial throne, detail, from Persian Manuscript 373. One has the head of a human while the other three have heads of an eagle, a lion and an ox. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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