Square kufic in manuscripts and miniatures

 

Gabriel shows the prowess of Ali to the Prophet Muhammad. Shiraz, CE 1480.

Gabriel shows the prowess of Ali to the Prophet Muhammad

 Gabriel shows the prowess of Ali to the Prophet Muhammad

Interpretation pending.

The birth of Bahram, from an album of Timurid miniatures. Herat AH 833 (CE 1429). Watercolour and gold on paper.

The birth of Bahram

The birth of Bahram

مبارك باد

From the begining of a manuscript prepared for Shah Tahmasp, died CE 1576, of Firdawsi’s Shah-Nama. Muhammad and Ali, with Alis two sons Hasan and Husyan.

Muhammad and Ali, with Alis two sons Hasan and Husyan

Muhammad and Ali, with Alis two sons Hasan and Husyan.

Interpretation pending.