THE BATTLE BETWEEN SOHRAB AND GURDAFARID; AND THE FIRE ORDEAL OF SIYAWUSH
THE BATTLE BETWEEN SOHRAB AND GURDAFARID; AND THE FIRE ORDEAL OF SIYAWUSH

SAFAVID IRAN, 17TH CENTURY

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THE BATTLE BETWEEN SOHRAB AND GURDAFARID; AND THE FIRE ORDEAL OF SIYAWUSH
SAFAVID IRAN, 17TH CENTURY
Two illustrations to the Shahnama of Firdawsi, gouache heightened with gold on paper, the first miniature depicting Sohrab and Gurdafarid both mounted on horseback engaged in combat, as onlookers watch from the saftey of a hill and pavilion, one blowing a trumpet, the second miniature depicting Siyawush emerging from the fire as Sudaba observes from the balcony, each miniatures with four columns of black nasta'liq, mounted
Folios approximately 12 1/8 x 8in. (31.1 x 20.2cm.)

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