Publication Date
The tenth century AH / late sixteenth century AD
Publication Place
Iran -
Chester Beatty Library
Subject
Colored pigments and gold on paper
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
40.7 × 26.1 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
CBL Per 277
Record ID
object;EPM;ir;Mus21;30;ar
Library Location
Chester Beatty Library
Date
The tenth century AH / late sixteenth century AD
Notes
This is a fragmentary version of the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), a poetic epic that tells the story of pre-Islamic kings and heroes in Iran. The manuscript was probably produced for the Iranian ruler Shah Abbas the Great sometime after his accession to the throne in 1587 and contains sixteen plates, two of which were added later, around 1676. The plates are among the most beautiful examples of Persian painting ever produced and each is exquisitely illustrated and filled with great detail.
Sample Text
“The Shahnameh” is part of Discover Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;ir;Mus21;30;ar
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MWNF Working Number: IR 30
