Ferdowsi - Shahnama (Book of Kings) - 1800

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Original Persian edition of Ferdowsi’s Shahnama (Book of Kings), dating from around 1800, a single-page miniature illustrating King Faridun receiving the envoy of his sons, with gold painting, page 12 x 19 cm and frame 23 x 34 cm, in good condition.

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Original page with miniature painting from the 'Shahnameh'. The 'Shahnama' or Book of Kings is an epic poem written in 1010 and containing about 60,000 couplets. Its author was Abu Al-Qasim Firdausi (Ferdowsi).

The painting illustrates King Faridun receiving the envoy of his sons. It depicts the historical and cultural significance of the Middle Eastern Empire, illustrating themes of power, diplomacy, and family dynamics. The artwork is beautifully gold-painted.

Estimated age around 1800 or older.

Page: 12 x 19 cm.
Frame: 23 x 34 cm.

Original page with miniature painting from the 'Shahnameh'. The 'Shahnama' or Book of Kings is an epic poem written in 1010 and containing about 60,000 couplets. Its author was Abu Al-Qasim Firdausi (Ferdowsi).

The painting illustrates King Faridun receiving the envoy of his sons. It depicts the historical and cultural significance of the Middle Eastern Empire, illustrating themes of power, diplomacy, and family dynamics. The artwork is beautifully gold-painted.

Estimated age around 1800 or older.

Page: 12 x 19 cm.
Frame: 23 x 34 cm.

Details

Number of Books
1
Author/ Illustrator
Ferdowsi
Book Title
Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Condition
Good
Language
Farsi
Publication year oldest item
1800
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
1
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