Miniature timouride Lot n° 193

Iran, 15th century Album page consisting of a miniature framed by a wide gold stencil margin. The painting depicts a sovereign to whom a woman presents a wine cup; behind him stand two musicians. Their faces, with their altaic features, stand out against a cameo of green. The margins are composed of arabesques punctuated with feline and canine heads. (Repeints). 15th century for the painting. 18th century for the margins Dim. of the painting 7.5 x 12.5 cm Size of the page 28 x 17.5 cm A Timurid painting on an album page, Iran, 15th century for the painting, 18th century for the margins.