Two illustrated and illuminated leaves from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh: Hushang Kills the Black Div and Tur Kills Iraj, Persia, Safavid, Shiraz, 16th century gouache heightened with gold, each leaf with 4 columns of text written in black nasta'liq script, ruled in colours and gold, each leaf with 23 lines of text on the reverse, one with two illuminated headings paintings: 20 by 14.5cm. approx. leaves: 32.2 by 21cm.
Two illustrated and illuminated leaves from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh: Hushang Kills the Black Div and Tur Kills Iraj, Persia, Safavid, Shiraz, 16th century gouache heightened with gold, each leaf with 4 columns of text written in black nasta'liq script, ruled in colours and gold, each leaf with 23 lines of text on the reverse, one with two illuminated headings paintings: 20 by 14.5cm. approx. leaves: 32.2 by 21cm.
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