{"title":"Persian Books and Manuscripts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"persian-shahnameh-manuscript-leaf-siyavush","title":"Persian Shahnameh Manuscript Leaf — Siyavush and Goruy Combat, 18th Century | برگ مصور شاهنامه، نبرد سیاوش و گروی زره","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable by Private Inquiry.\u003c\/strong\u003e This unique manuscript leaf is not available for automatic checkout. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/private-inquiries\"\u003eRequest current availability, additional photographs, and documentation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersian Shahnameh Manuscript Leaf – Siyavush Spear Combat with Goruy-e Zereh (Safavid Style)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThis illustrated manuscript leaf depicts the episode of \u003cem\u003eSiyavush engaging in spear combat with Goruy-e Zereh\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the early encounters between Iran and Turan, preceding Siyavush’s exile to the court of Afrasiyab.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAt the center of the composition, two mounted warriors confront one another in a dynamic exchange of lances. The youthful and composed figure of Siyavush is shown facing the seasoned Turanian champion, while surrounding riders animate the battlefield.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Artwork (visible leaf): 20 × 30 cm (7.9 × 11.8 in)\u003cbr\u003e• Framed: 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7 in)\u003cbr\u003e• Orientation: Vertical\u003cbr\u003e• Display: Double-sided\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Iran, probably Shiraz, late 18th century (Safavid–Qajar transitional period)\u003cbr\u003e• Medium: Ink, pigments, and gold on paper\u003cbr\u003e• Script: Persian nasta‘liq, four columns\u003cbr\u003e• Subject: Siyavush and Goruy-e Zereh, mounted spear combat\u003cbr\u003e• Attribution: Safavid style, likely 17th–18th century\u003cbr\u003e• Format: Single manuscript folio, recto illustrated and verso text\u003cbr\u003e• Framed: Modern double-sided presentation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge-related toning and scattered spotting to the paper. Minor surface wear and pigment softening within the miniature. Text remains largely legible. The folio has been mounted and framed in a contemporary presentation.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eبرگ مصور شاهنامه؛ نیزه‌بازی سیاوش با گروی زره\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eاین برگ مصور از شاهنامه، صحنهٔ نیزه‌بازی سیاوش با گروی زره را نشان می‌دهد. اثر دارای مرکب، رنگ و طلا روی کاغذ، خط نستعلیق در چهار ستون و قاب‌گذاری نوین دوطرفه است.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eوضعیت:\u003c\/strong\u003e دارای دگرگونی رنگ کاغذ، لکه‌های پراکنده و سایش اندک در رنگ‌ها، همخوان با دیرینگی اثر. برای بررسی دقیق‌تر، نگاره‌های بیشتر و اسناد موجود را درخواست فرمایید.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THE SHAH’S VAULT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40946048237632,"sku":"TSV-MSS-SHN-001","price":5588.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7445\/0240\/files\/IMG_1170.jpg?v=1775358723"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7445\/0240\/collections\/please-ensure-the-writings-and-fonts-in-photo-are-farsi-not-arabic.png?v=1779568852","url":"https:\/\/www.theshahsvault.com\/collections\/persian-books-and-manuscripts.oembed","provider":"THE SHAH’S VAULT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}