Folio of a manuscript of Nezami's Haft Peikar... - Lot 109 - Art Richelieu

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Folio of a manuscript of Nezami's Haft Peikar... - Lot 109 - Art Richelieu
Folio of a manuscript of Nezami's Haft Peikar illustrated with Bahram Gur putting to death his vizier Safavid Iran, probably 17th century provincial Manuscript folio on paper with 21 lines of text in four columns, in Persian nasta'liq in black ink, a title inscribed in gold in a cartouche. An illustrated face of King Bahram Gur on a throne, receiving for condemnation his vizier, his hands tied behind his back and a rope around his neck, escorted by two guards. In the background, seven male figures are watching the scene, standing out against a golden sky. Sight : 20 x 12 cm - (big central fold, some restorations, foxing, curled paper) Expert: Camille Celier The Haft Peikar (Seven Portraits), is one of the five books of the famous Khamseh (Quintet) of the Persian poet Nezami (circa 1141 - 1209).
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