An illustrated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnama depicting Rustam and Sa'd-e Waqqas and their forces in combat on horseback Persia, Shiraz, circa 1560-70An illustrated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnama depicting Rustam and Sa'd-e Waqqas and their forces in combat on horseback Persia, Shiraz, circa 1560-70gouache and gold on paper, text written in nasta'liq script in black ink on gold-sprinkled paper, in four columns, inner margins ruled in colours and gold, text verso written in four columns in nasta'liq script interspersed with text written diagonally between small illuminated panels, intercolumnar rules in orange, one illuminated heading in nasta'liq script in white within an illuminated panel, borders trimmed leaf 282 x 225 mm.ProvenancePrivate collection, London.The scene comes from the section of Firdausi's Shahnama dealing with the reign of the Sasanian Yazdgerd, and shows the battle between Rustam (the commander of the Sasanian army) and Sa'd-e Waqqas (the commander of the Muslim army), during which Rustam is killed.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.