An illustrated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnama depicting Kay Khusraw killing Shideh Persia, Shiraz, circa 1560-70An illustrated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnama depicting Kay Khusraw killing Shideh Persia, Shiraz, circa 1560-70gouache and gold on paper, text written in nasta'liq script in black ink on gold-sprinkled paper, in four columns, inner margins ruled in colours and gold, text verso written in four columns in nasta'liq script, a fifth column written diagonally, intercolumnar rules in orange, one illuminated heading in nasta'liq script in white within an illuminated panel, borders trimmed leaf 285 x 230 mm.ProvenancePrivate collection, London.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.