Description: The Shahnama, an epic poem from the 10th century by Abulqasim Ferdowsi that chronicles Persian empire mythical history before the founding of Islam, has been immortalized in numerous illustrated copies. The illuminated pages of the 16th-century Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp, known as the most beautiful edition ever created, are reproduced in this new publication, which succeeds the Metropolitan Museum’s celebrated out-of-print deluxe facsimile edition of 2011. This new volume combines the vibrant, high-quality reproductions of the deluxe edition with enlightening information and a smaller, more accessible format. The fascinating text introduces the Shahnama to readers and describes the material world depicted in the intricate paintings. It also includes a brief description of the stories depicted in the illustrations and an illustrated “Who’s Who” to help readers identify major characters in the epic. These features provide readers a deeper engagement with this captivating masterpiece. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 33.5 by 25cm., 359 pp., 530 colour illustrations, including all 258 illustrated folios of the Shah Tahmasp Shanama. Facsimile of the manuscript produced for Safavid Shah Tahmasp, who ruled Iran from 1524 to 1576. The Metropolitan Museum owns 78 of the 258 illustrations in the text.
Price: 795 USD
Location: Walnut Creek, California
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Subject: Poetry, Fine editions, Miniature
Illustrator: Various Artists
Topic: Persian Epic Poetry
Year Printed: 2014
Region: Middle East
Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
Binding: Hardcover
Original/Facsimile: Original
Place of Publication: USA
Language: English
Author: Sheila R. Canby
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Signed: No
Personalized: No
