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Apparition of Rustam aims at a figure hiding behind tree. Rustam exists in a bubble, as if in a dream. Chinese-style rock formation in lower right corner. Large painting panel.
Seated royal figure in courtly palace setting, with six attendants. Depictions of painted tile in interior. Some similarities with other leaves indicate that this may also be a leaf from a Shahnama.
Battle scene with figures on horseback, elephant bearing a warrior in a sedan-chair. Battle scene, similar to depictions of Rustam defeating the Khaqan of Chin, who rides into battle upon a white elephant. Bahram Chubina also rides into battle on a white elephant and is pulled from his seat and killed by Khusraw. There appears to be a title of sorts at the top of the inscription but the text cannot be clearly read. It appears to be: Maqaaf Kartar Hasarwaba. The scene as depicted actually spills off the frame for added effect. The figures on the horses are contorted to the point that it is difficult to distinguish them clearly from each other. The scene occurs against the background of an Indian pink mountain.
Royal figure, Bahram Gur, mounted on horseback is greeted and/or confronted by an elder male figure holding a bright red stick, who appears to be keeping guard over two female figures, one of whom is in a tent. Goats and/or dogs graze and bark in the background. A somewhat frightening animal, half bird, half dog, appears to greet him from a tree. Strawberry-like fruit are growing. From a Shahnama of Ferdowsi. Description on the bottom reads: Passhash Aor deotar wala Kary.
Royal figure, Azada, on brown horse shoots gazelle with an arrow. Female on black horse plays harp.
Two royal figures, one Bahram Gur, similar to ones pictured in other leaves, on horseback gaze distressedly at a figure, possibly Azada, lying on the ground. Accompanied by attendants, one of whom holds an ornate umbrella over the head of the central figure. These leaves are probably from the same Shahnama as others.
Interior view of palace scene, we see the minaret as well as the interior chambers), centered by two figures, one of whom is feeding the other. The scene appears to be making a commentary on social order in palatial spaces, as it is unusually symmetrical, with its various panels and boxes depicting different hierarchies. One of the boxes on the bottom left, for instance, depicts a servant carrying an enormous bag; two at the top depict women peering down from windows at the top. Leaf and text is of similar format to the previous 3 leaves from the Shahnama, though the image is slightly different in palette and style. Much calligraphy.
Enthroned female figure greets visitors in outdoor setting against palatial backdrop. Attendants and animals present. Appears to be a title in red ink at the top of the scene.
Shirtless male figure holds the door in a scene that is at once interior and exterior. Two prominent dark-skinned figures, one of whom is seated. On the verso: "Aamidan Eid-ad-Junoon Waka Kardan Aoda"
Women looking out from what appears to be the rooftop of an architectural setting. Men working outdoors. Pencil mark on recto: "E," in lower right corner.
Courtly interior scene. Visitor greets enthroned figure. Women play music in foreground. An elaborate and prominent gold-upon bright purple (indigo?) background is matched by the gown worn by a prominent female figure in the foreground.
Equestrian scene with decapitated rider in foreground, companion rider looks on from a white horse next to him, courtly male looks on from the ground. Light lavender saddle area is prominent and matches the breeches worn by the decapitated man. Verso has red text which includes the words Sikandar and kushti
Courtly male figure attended by dancing women in opulent palace setting. Red title area includes "Safat kazeez hafat pakar kar hafat hat Shah eram Sakhanz". Gold-upon purple background.
Female figure greets enthroned male figure in palace interior. A placemat with what appears to be food in the foreground.
Courtly visitor or servant greets enthroned figure in palace setting. Fruit and drink laid out in foreground. Title-like inscription inlaid in gold at the painting's bottom. Somewhat prominent marking that may be a signature in the bottom left-hand corner.
Visitor or servant greets enthroned male figure in opulent palace setting. Food and drink are placed in foreground.
One man kneels before another as a third man turns away. Porch setting, with trees. Very little ornament and no calligraphy. Tender expression between figures. Two standing male figures may be princes. The scene is particularly realistic, with virtually no ornament, detail or symbolic divisions of spaces.
Man is being decapitated by another warrior as soldiers and horses look on. Tree with white flowers (cherry-blossoms?) in the background. It appears to have a prominent central title which reads "Kushtashan Bayawash Bardast Karwaly Zazha"
Rider on the back of a pink/peach horse slays two lions while three soldiers look on. Landscape setting. The title in the top right corner includes the word "Shikar" which means "hunt" and "Sher", which means "lion". The verso has red inscription which includes the word "Khuda" (God).
Battle scene set on a very white hill. 2 figures on horseback, one spears the other in back as soldiers look on. A prominent flag waves in the top left corner of the scene, above the frame and text.
Rustam wrestles with another male figure while their horses look on. Rustam is dressed in a tiger skin with a white leopard headdress.
5 figures resting in grass with camel. Figures appear to be overcome; one has a nosebleed.
Rustam spears another figure on horseback. Night scene. There appears to be a title in light gold in the center top area.
2 figures on horseback fight while soldiers look on. Against a pink background growing high with poppies. The title on the bottom says 'Nabar Watraza Veeyamak'.
Kneeling courtly figure holds book in highly-symmetrical and well-ordered outdoor scene. Women make offerings made to kneeling figure.
Figure lying on bed in outdoor setting is watched by four other figures. Possible funeral scene. The text that is second from the top, encased in the peachish area, says, in Arabic, "Bismillah e rehman i rahim".
Women in house accept gifts from male figures on the street. Mounted on green stenciled card stock.
3 men stand before a temple doorway, one kneels in prayer against an ornate green-yellow background. Image may be a depiction of a visit to the Kaaba, the Muslim holy site. The men in the background also seem as if they might be contemplating assassinating the man who is leaning against the building.
Man greets woman through a window. Very small script and image. Intricate gold Arabesque border.
One man and eight veiled women kneel before a husband and wife who are enthroned in a landscape setting.
Man fights lion while women watch from a tent. Possible depiction of Khusraw killing a lion outside Shirin's tent.
Men on horseback play game of polo. In the background, a man on a black horse appears to chase another.
Man and woman wearing crowns and ornate matching purple garments kneel on a carpet facing each other in a landscape setting. Attendants wait. Interesting compositional arrangement of people and trees. Detailed depiction of woven carpet upon which the two central figures kneel.
Enthroned figure shares food and drink with two male guests outdoors while a musician plays the tambourine.
Four shirtless figures in a bathhouse, one of whom is being shaved by a dark-skinned man.
Two figures kneel on ground facing one another, extending hands towards each other. Beautiful gold Arabesque peony design on peach-toned paper surrounds image.
Kneeling man courts kneeling woman in outdoor setting. Man is outside the image plane gesturing toward her.
Procession of weeping mourners carry a coffin through a volcano-ravaged landscape. Mourners have well-articulated expressions. Coffin is tied with blue sash. The deceased man's turban sits upon it. Beautiful script surrounds image on upper and lower edges. Some of the text is in dark red.
Lively interior palace scene. Kneeling women turn to greet Yusof bearing metal jug. Figures on rooftop. Yusof has a celestial fire halo indicating his special status. The women are distracted by Yusof's beauty and accidentally cut their hands as they peel fruit.
Line drawing of kneeling figure. Mounted in elaborate orange and gilt paper frame.
Three men are seated in bathhouse engaged in conversation. Two men stand behind the seated group.
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