Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020); verso: text and illustration: death of the giant Simurgh; recto: text
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Period
early 14th century -
Geography
Iran -
Material
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper -
Dimension
H x W (overall): 25.2 x 18.7 cm (9 15/16 x 7 3/8 in) -
Accession Number
F1945.22.1 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1945.22.1
Object Details
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Provenance
To 1945H. Kahn Monif (died 1968), Persian Antique Gallery, New York, NY, to 1945 [1]From 1945Freer Gallery of Art, purchased from H. Kahn Monif in 1945Notes:[1] Undated folder sheet note. For additional information, see Freer Gallery of Art Purchase List after 1920, Collections Management Office. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Arts of the Islamic World (May 3, 1998 to January 3, 2016)From the Hand of Mani (January 18, 1985 to July 5, 1985)Near Eastern Art (June 15, 1973 to May 7, 1975)Special Exhibition of Persian Art (May 1, 1960 to August 11, 1961)Untitled Exhibition, Islamic Manuscripts, 1955 (April 12, 1955 to December 16, 1955)Special Exhibition, Near Eastern Art (September 15, 1953 to February 9, 1954)Untitled Exhibition, Islamic Manuscripts, 1947 (October 6, 1947 to February 25, 1956) -
Previous custodian or owner
H. Kahn Monif (died 1968) -
Origin
Iran -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Manuscript -
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