ZAL MEETS RUDABEH, SCENE FROM THE SHAHNAMEH

ZAL MEETS RUDABEH, SCENE FROM THE SHAHNAMEH
Single leaf, ink and gouache on paper, heightened in gilt, image raised in relief and painted on gesso creating a three-dimensional effect, depicting scene where Zal climbs the palace walls using a tresse of Rudabeh's hair, image a little rubbed, colours a little darkened.
Provenance: from the collection of Helen and Joe Darion.

Origin: PERSIA, QAJAR CIRCA 1890