Khamsa

A page of ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper of a seated man collecting gifts from people. The scene takes place outdoors and contains text written in Persian.

Khamsa

Description:
Folio 266 recto: Iskandar Being Served Kay Khusraw’s Magical Goblet (jam-i jahan-bin)
Author:
Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209)
Copyist:
Unknown
Language:
Persian
Medium:
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Location:
Iran
Dimensions:
Folio: H. 25.1 cm; W. 16.6 cm
Date:
1445
Inventory Number:
Ms. Yah. Ar. 1000
Lender:
National Library of Israel
Credit:
From the collections of The National Library of Israel
National Library of Israel