Safavid Iran, Possibly Tabriz, Second Half 16Th Century
Illustration From A Large Shahnameh
Found at
Christies,
London
Indian and Islamic Works of Art including Property from the, Lot 307
30. Apr - 30. Apr 2004
Indian and Islamic Works of Art including Property from the, Lot 307
30. Apr - 30. Apr 2004
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
ILLUSTRATION FROM A LARGE SHAHNAMEH, SAFAVID IRAN, POSSIBLY TABRIZ, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY
Persian manuscript on paper, gouache heightened with gold, depicting Afrasyab kneeling before being killed by King Khosrow, 12ll. of black nasta'liq above and below arranged in four columns -- Folio 41 x 29.6cm.
Persian manuscript on paper, gouache heightened with gold, depicting Afrasyab kneeling before being killed by King Khosrow, 12ll. of black nasta'liq above and below arranged in four columns -- Folio 41 x 29.6cm.
