TWO SCENES OF SHAHNAMA MINIATURE ON PAPER, PERSIA 17TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3001695

Depicting soldiers watching from the hillside, leaf from a Shahnameh, illuminated manuscript on paper, ink and gouache on paper, image depicting Rustam and Afrasiyab fighting on horseback. Nasta'liq text on the front in cartridges and on the back in two columns. Painting: 22 by 15 cm.

And a miniature on paper, painted in gouache enhanced with gold and silver, probably representing a battle scene around Khosrow Parviz. On the back, a painting of flowers was added later. Painting: 23.5 by 15.5 cm