. English: Walters manuscript is an illuminated and illustrated incomplete copy of the Shahnamah (Book of kings) by Abu al-Qasim Firdawsi (died 411 or 416 AH/AD 1020-1025), dating between the 11th century AH/AD 17th and the 13th century AH/AD 19th. The text, written in black Nasta'liq script with chapter/section headings in red on a gold ground, is illustrated with 17 paintings. Two of the illustrations (fols. 2b and 269a) are in a clearly recognizable Qajar style and certainly date to the 13th century AH/AD 19th. The others may be late Safavid, repainted in the 13th century AH/AD 19th.
. English: Walters manuscript is an illuminated and illustrated incomplete copy of the Shahnamah (Book of kings) by Abu al-Qasim Firdawsi (died 411 or 416 AH/AD 1020-1025), dating between the 11th century AH/AD 17th and the 13th century AH/AD 19th. The text, written in black Nasta'liq script with chapter/section headings in red on a gold ground, is illustrated with 17 paintings. Two of the illustrations (fols. 2b and 269a) are in a clearly recognizable Qajar style and certainly date to the 13th century AH/AD 19th. The others may be late Safavid, repainted in the 13th century AH/AD 19th. Book of Kings (Shahnama). 11th century AH/AD 17th century-13th century AH/AD 19th century (Qajar-Safavid). Ferdowsi (–1020) Alternative names Hak?m Abu'l-Q?sim Ferdows? T?s?, Firdawsi, Firdausi ?????: ???? ????????? ?????? ???? Description Persian poet and writer Date of birth/death 940 1020 Location of birth/death Tus, Iran Tus, Iran Authority control : Q43459 VIAF:?101359236 ISNI:?0000 0001 2145 689X LCCN:?n79094717 GND:?118532499 SELIBR:?53397 WorldCat Firdawsi - Book of Kings (Shahnama) - Walters W603 - Top Exterior
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