ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

Lot 42:

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AN ILLUSTRATED AND ILLUMINATED SHAHNAMEH FOLIO, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £280

Estimated price: £300 - £600

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Description

A vibrant depiction of a heroic figure flying on a fantastical beast-drawn chariot above onlookers, with elegant Persian calligraphy below in two columns, highlighted with floral illumination.


Painting: 36.5 x 18.5 cm 

Frame: 48 x 30 cm