Khamsa

A page on ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper of a male figure and his servant with a horse visiting religious site 'Mecca' and is described in Persian. Facing page shows only text.

Khamsa

Description:
Folio 114 verso: Iskandar at Mecca
Author:
Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209)
Copyist:
Miyan Muhammad ʿAli
Language:
Persian
Medium:
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Location:
India
Dimensions:
Folio: H. 34.5 cm; W. 20.7 cm
Date:
19th century
Inventory Number:
Ms. Yah. Ar. 1005
Lender:
National Library of Israel
Credit:
From the collections of The National Library of Israel
National Library of Israel