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Collections

Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsilate 16th century

Not on view
Leather-bound book, front cover with mottled sienna and cream marbled surface, tooled with incised X-pattern geometric designs in two rectangular panels
Illustrated manuscript page with Arabic or Persian script in multiple text panels above and below a battle scene depicting mounted warriors on horseback in colorful robes and pointed helmets, some figures fallen, with rocky terrain and cloud formations in the background.
Illustrated manuscript page with Ottoman Turkish script above and below a central miniature painting. The scene depicts several standing figures in tall conical hats and robes surrounding an enthroned ruler seated on a gold platform atop a carpet, with a kneeling figure in the foreground and bare trees against a pale rocky landscape.
Title
Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi
Place Made
Turkey
Date Made
late 16th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions
16 1/2 x 11 x 3 in. (41.9 x 27.9 x 7.7 cm)
Credit Line
The Edwin Binney, 3rd, Collection of Turkish Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Accession Number
M.85.237.32
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic
Selected Bibliography
  • Denny, Walter B. Turkish Treasures from the Collection of Edward Binney, 3rd. Portland, OR: Portland Art Museum, 1979.