ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Episodes from the Story of Hurmuzd (text, recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

1562

Description

Text folio with title “A brand is applied to King Hurmuzd’s eyes” Recto. Text corresponds with Ramazani (1963) vol. 5, pp. 77-79, lines 1870 - 1925; text describes Hurmuzd sending Ayin Gashasp with an army to fight against Bahram Chubina, and how he was slain by his comrade. Verso. Text corresponds with Ramazani (1963) vol. 5, pp. 79-81, lines 1926-1977; text describes how Hurmuzd was blinded by Bandawi and Gustaham.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

37.1 x 23.7 cm (14 5/8 x 9 5/16 in.)

Provenance

[Christies, London, 17 October 1995, lot no. 79]. [Mansour Gallery, London, before 1997], sold; to Stanford and Norma Jean Calderwood, Belmont, MA (by 1997-2002), gift; to Harvard Art Museums, 2002.