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Mah Saman poisons shakar, c. 1450 (opaque watercolor and ink on paper)
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Mah Saman poisons shakar, c. 1450 (opaque watercolor and ink on paper)
5932533 Mah Saman poisons shakar, c.1450 (opaque watercolor and ink on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 32.2 x 24 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Detached folio from a dispersed copy of Shirin-u- Khusraw from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Amir Khusraw Dihlavi (d.1325)); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Purchase--Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler; Indian, out of copyright
Media ID 22327376
© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Purchase--Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler / Bridgeman Images
Calligraphy Delhi Henri Vever Collection Iran Islamic Art Khamsa Nasta Liq Script Nastaliq Script Poisoning Sultanate Poems Pre Mughal
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This print showcases the artwork titled "Mah Saman poisons shakar" created around 1450 by an Indian School artist. The piece, measuring 32.2 x 24 cm, is a remarkable example of opaque watercolor and ink on paper. Currently housed in the prestigious Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian Institution in the USA, this detached folio originates from a dispersed copy of Shirin-u-Khusraw from a Khamsa (Quintet) written by Amir Khusraw Dihlavi. The painting depicts a scene from Persian literature where Mah Saman poisons shakar, offering us insight into pre-Mughal Delhi Sultanate culture between 1206 and 1526. The intricate illumination and delicate Nastaliq script calligraphy add to its artistic allure. This exquisite manuscript combines elements of Islamic art with Indian influences, showcasing the rich cultural exchange prevalent during that era. Within this visually stunning composition, we witness skillfully drawn figures engaged in dramatic storytelling through their expressions and gestures. The inclusion of text further enhances our understanding of this narrative-driven artwork. Thanks to Bridgeman Images' preservation efforts, we can appreciate this masterpiece today while acknowledging its historical significance within both Iranian and Indian artistic traditions. As it represents an important chapter in Islamic history and serves as a testament to cross-cultural connections during that time period, this photograph print invites viewers to delve deeper into the mesmerizing world depicted on paper centuries ago.
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