EARLY QAJAR MINIATURE PAINTING, 19TH CENTURY BATTLE SCENE WI...

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EARLY QAJAR MINIATURE PAINTING, 19TH CENTURY BATTLE SCENE WITH PERSIAN CALLIGRAPHY

Early Qajar miniature painting, dating to the 19th century, vividly depicts an intense battle scene. The artwork showcases mounted soldiers, armed with swords, charging into combat while infantry soldiers engage in close combat. The painting is adorned with vibrant figures, each meticulously detailed with distinctive clothing and weaponry, capturing the chaos and energy of the battlefield. Above and below the main scene, the manuscript is framed by elegant Persian calligraphy, likely narrating the battle’s events.


Dimensions: painting: 28cm x 19cm


Frame: 49cm x 37cm 

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