COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL030251tr
Reference Number:
Persian MS 909
Image Title:
Baysunghuri preface
Parent Work Title:
Shahnama
Translated Parent Work Title:
Book of Kings
Creator:
Firdawsī
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1650-06-23 [23 Jumada II, 1060]
Page/Sheet:
1b
Image Sequence Number:
001b
Description:
Decoration. Illuminated heading: Baysunghuri preface.
Language Code:
per
Subject:
Persian literature
Subject:
Epic poetry
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Codex
Technique Used:
Illumination (image-making process)
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
Gold leaf
Style Period:
Safawid period
Style Period:
Isfahan style
Item Height:
407 mm
Item Width:
255 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
References:
B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980)
Image Creation Technique:
Scanned from colour transparency by Gten, September 2004
Baysunghuri preface
