Pre-Asta Islamic and Indian art from a Private Collection in Rome and other provenances. In partnership with BAIAS Arte. Sessione unica
lunedì 16 dicembre 2024 ore 15:30 (UTC +01:00)
Two pages illustrated from a dispersed Shahnameh
Two pages illustrated from a dispersed Shahnameh
Northern India, Kashmir, 19th century
Each folio with central illustration featuring the hero of the Book of Kings, Rustam. Persian text on paper, 10 lines to the page at the front and 27 on the reverse, written in black ink in nasta'liq script and arranged in four columns bordered by gilt fillet.
Provenance: Private collection Tuscany.