An illustrated leaf from a manuscript of Nizami's Khamsa, depicting Bahram Gur with the Indian P...

An illustrated leaf from a manuscript of Nizami's Khamsa, depicting Bahram Gur with the Indian Princess in the black pavilion Persia, probably Shiraz, late 16th Century gouache and gold on paper, four lines of text written in nasta'liq script in black ink in four columns, heading written in naskhi script in white on a gold ground within an illuminated panel, coloured margin rules 235 x 180 mm. Footnotes: Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) and Syrian origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing