Persia, possibly Herat, late 16th century — An illustrated leaf from a dispersed manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnama, depicting Talkhand dying on the back of his elephant

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Estimate: £1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $2,063–$2,750
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 25 October 2021
Record ID: TB-2026-658576
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Illustrated Leaf From A Dispersed Manuscript Of Firdausi's Shahnama, Depicting Talkhand Dying On The Back Of His Elephant, Persia, possibly Herat, late 16th century. Bonhams, 25 Oct 2021, lot 8. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-658576.

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An Illustrated Leaf From A Dispersed Manuscript Of Firdausi's Shahnama, Depicting Talkhand Dying On The Back Of His Elephant, Persia, possibly Herat, late 16th century. Bonhams, 25 Oct 2021, lot 8. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-658576.

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