AN ILLUSTRATED AND ILLUMINATED LEAF FROM A MANUSCRIPT OF FIRDAUSI'S SHAHNAMEH (THE SECOND SMALL SHAHNAMEH): THE COMBAT OF BIZHAN AND RUYIN, PERSIA OR BAGHDAD, ILKHANID, CIRCA 1300

AN ILLUSTRATED AND ILLUMINATED LEAF FROM A MANUSCRIPT OF FIRDAUSI'S SHAHNAMEH (THE SECOND SMALL SHAHNAMEH): THE COMBAT OF BIZHAN AND RUYIN, PERSIA OR BAGHDAD, ILKHANID, CIRCA 1300

gouache heightened with gold on paper, 21 lines to the page, above and below the painting, written in small naskh script in black ink in 6 columns, red intercolumnar rules, title in larger gold script, reverse with 31 lines of text

painting: 7.5 by 16.8cm.
leaf: 30.5 by 21cm.

Condition Report:
In reasonably good overall condition, some stains and painting slightly rubbed, as viewed.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Provenance:
Christie’s London, 6 October 2011, lot 84.

Spink and Son, London, 21 April-6 May 1977, lot 64.