Lot no. 92
92. A battle scene, probably from Firdausi's Shahnama, with warriors decapitating their enemies
North India, Kashmir, 19th Century
gouache and gold on paper, text in nasta'liq in black ink in two columns, floral panels either side of text area, inner margins ruled in gold, red and black, trimmed
246 x 145 mm.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Arts of the Middle East and the Mediterranean
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