An illustrated and illuminated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh: Luhrasp enthroned, Persia, Qazwin, Safavid, last quarter 16th century

gouache and ink heightened with gold on paper, the reverse with an illuminated headpiece surmounting 18 lines, written in nasta'liq in black ink within 4 columns, ruled in gold, red and black

painting 23 by 15.1cm.

leaf 35.6 by 24.1cm.