19th century AD. A panel of twelve glazed pictorial tiles in vibrant colours depicting a battle scene from the epic poem 'Shahnameh', written during the reign of Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi (979-1030 AD) and presented to him by the poet Ferdowsi, with two warriors on horseback fighting with swords, four trumpeters above and wounded figures and discarded arms below; with three small cartouches of inscription at top; the tiles set with ornamental studs at intersections; all mounted within a substantial part-gilt wooden frame for hanging or display.Imai, Ayako, Habib Anavian, Habib Anavian Galleries Ltd, New York, 1979; item number 58. 24.6 kg, 87 x 68.5cm (34 1/4 x 27"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; previously with Habib Anavian Galleries Ltd, New York, USA; accompanied by the original 1979 catalogue where this piece is published; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10492-170881.