Author
Firdawsi (Persian, died 411-416 AH/AD 1020-1025)
Publication Date
Manuscript: 1028 AH/AD 1618-1619; Illustrations: 13th century AH/AD 19th century (Safavid)
Publication Place
Iran (Place of Origin) -
Subject
Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World, Islamic Manuscripts
Type
Document
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
Folio H: 10 1/4 x W: 6 1/2 in. (26 x 16.5 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.601
Library Location
Not on view
Date
Manuscript: 1028 AH/AD 1618-1619; Illustrations: 13th century AH/AD 19th century (Safavid)
Notes
Walters manuscript W.601 is an illuminated and illustrated Safavid copy of the Shahnamah (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 411 or 416 AH/AD 1020-1025), dated 1028 AH/AD 1618-1619. The text, which is incomplete, begins with the preface (dibachah), composed on the order of Baysunghur. It is written in black Nasta'liq script with chapter/section headings in red. The manuscript contains 14 illustrations that appear to be later additions and may have been executed in India or Iran. The black leather binding is modern.
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters
