AN ILLUSTRATED LOOSE FOLIO FROM THE SHAHNAMA OF FIRDOWSI...
AN ILLUSTRATED LOOSE FOLIO FROM THE SHAHNAMA OF FIRDOWSI Possibly Shiraz, Iran, late 17th - early 18th century Persian manuscript on paper, 27ll. of black nasta'liq script to the page, the front illuminated in opaque pigments and gold with a courtly scene with seated saluting courtiers, and a corpulent sofreh master in orange robes, with arches opening towards a flowering garden, the wazir Piran presenting a young prince, possibly Kai Khusraw, to the enthroned Afrasiab, in gold and blue rules, the folio 27.5cm x 18cm, the text panel 15.5cm x 27.5cm.
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AN ILLUSTRATED LOOSE FOLIO FROM THE SHAHNAMA OF FIRDOWSI Possibly Shiraz, Iran, late 17th - early 18th century Persian manuscript on paper, 27ll. of black nasta'liq script to the page, the front illuminated in opaque pigments and gold with a courtly scene with seated saluting courtiers, and a corpulent sofreh master in orange robes, with arches opening towards a flowering garden, the wazir Piran presenting a young prince, possibly Kai Khusraw, to the enthroned Afrasiab, in gold and blue rules, the folio 27.5cm x 18cm, the text panel 15.5cm x 27.5cm.
Sold for £200
Includes Buyer's Premium
