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Bijan slays Nastihan, from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1341 (ink
5932617 Bijan slays Nastihan, from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1341 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 36.1 x 29.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020);
Detached manuscript folio, Persian in black naskh script - Calligrapher: Hasan b. Muhammad b. Ali b. Husayni (Mawsili); Patron: Qiwam al-Dawla wa l-Din -
Inju dynasty, Mongol period, February 1341); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Purchase--Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler; Persian, out of copyright
Media ID 23572516
© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Purchase--Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler / Bridgeman Images
Bijan Epic Henri Vever Collection Inju Dynasty 1335 1357 Iran Islamic Art Mongol Period 1220 1380 Naskh Script Persia Ramadan Shahnama
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The captivating print titled "Bijan slays Nastihan, from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1341" transports viewers back to the 14th century Persian world. This remarkable artwork, created with ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper by the Persian School, measures 36.1 x 29.1 cm and is housed in the prestigious Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian Institution in the USA. Taken from a folio of Firdawsi's epic Shahnama (Book of Kings), this particular scene depicts Bijan triumphantly defeating his adversary Nastihan during an intense battle. The intricate black naskh script adorning the manuscript was skillfully penned by Hasan b. Muhammad b. Ali b. Husayni (Mawsili) under the patronage of Qiwam al-Dawla wa l-Din during February 1341. This exquisite piece originates from Persia's Inju dynasty within the Mongol period that spanned between 1335 and 1357 AD. It showcases not only historical significance but also highlights elements such as Ramadan observance and Islamic art prevalent during that era. Acquired through various funding sources including Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler's contribution, this Persian masterpiece now resides in one of America's most esteemed cultural institutions. With its stunning illumination techniques and rich symbolism intertwined with themes like heroism and power struggles, this
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