Lot Essay
See note to lot 122.
INJU SHIRAZ, 1341 AD
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Raksh killing the lion while Rustem sleeps
Inju Shiraz, 1341 AD
Leaf from the Shahnameh, Persian manuscript on paper, 30ll. of black naskh arranged in 6 columns between red rules, title in larger black naskh, miniature in gouache heightened with gold, with the hero asleep in the corner, his shield and quiver hanging in a tree, while his trusty steed attacks the lion, staining and water damage, verso with full page of text
Text area 11¼ x 9½in. (28.5 x 24cm.); miniature 2¾ x 6¾in. (7 x 17cm.)
Inju Shiraz, 1341 AD
Leaf from the Shahnameh, Persian manuscript on paper, 30ll. of black naskh arranged in 6 columns between red rules, title in larger black naskh, miniature in gouache heightened with gold, with the hero asleep in the corner, his shield and quiver hanging in a tree, while his trusty steed attacks the lion, staining and water damage, verso with full page of text
Text area 11¼ x 9½in. (28.5 x 24cm.); miniature 2¾ x 6¾in. (7 x 17cm.)