Square kufic in manuscripts and miniatures
Gabriel shows the prowess of Ali to the Prophet Muhammad. Shiraz, CE 1480.
Interpretation pending.
The birth of Bahram, from an album of Timurid miniatures. Herat AH 833 (CE 1429). Watercolour and gold on paper.
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.
Interpretation pending.