Guidoriccio Casa d'Aste - Via ferraris 128, 52100 AREZZO
Presale Islamic and Indian art from a Private Collection in Rome and other provenances. In partnership with BAIAS Arte. Sessione unica
Monday 16 December 2024 hours 15:30 (UTC +01:00)
Two illustrated folios by a Shahnameh
Two illustrated folios by a Shahnameh
Safavid Iran, possibly Qazvin, 16th century
Persian text on paper, written with black ink in nasta'liq calligraphy and arranged within four columns interspersed with illustrations. One depicting Khosrow; the other depicting Kaku's arrival at the fortress of Hokht Gang Bayani Salam and his death at the hands of Manouchehr.
Damage and restoration.
21 X 13 cm circa (senza cornice)