EditorialLacquer Mirror Case, dated A.H. 1295/ A.D. 1878, Made in Iran, Papier-mach?; painted, gilded, and lacquered, 2 1/2 x 6 1/16 x 3 1/2 in. (6.4 x 15.4 x 8.9 cm), Lacquer, Painting by Fathallah Shirazi (Iranian, active 1850s?80s), The exquisitely painted m...
EditorialAbraham Sacrificing Isaac, late 19th century, Attributed to Iran, Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper, Sheet: H. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm), Codices, Painted by Fathallah Shirazi (Iranian, active 1850s?80s), The painting at the center of this page is c...
EditorialMusa Nama (The Book of Moses) by Mulana Shahin Shirazi. Date/Period: 1686. Illuminated manuscript. Handwritten on paper; black ink, tempera, and gold powder; square and semi-cursive Oriental script Handwritten on paper; black ink, tempera, and gold pow...
EditorialAbraham Sacrificing Isaac, late 19th century, Attributed to Iran, Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper, Sheet: H. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm), Codices, Painted by Fathallah Shirazi (Iranian, active 1850s?80s), The painting at the center of this page is c...
EditorialLacquer Mirror Case, dated A.H. 1295/ A.D. 1878, Made in Iran, Papier-mach?; painted, gilded, and lacquered, 2 1/2 x 6 1/16 x 3 1/2 in. (6.4 x 15.4 x 8.9 cm), Lacquer, Painting by Fathallah Shirazi (Iranian, active 1850s?80s), The exquisitely painted m...