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Illustration of Timurids

The musician Barbad plays for Khusrau Parviz, 1371


From a 1371 Shahnama of the Shiraz School. Haz 1511, folio 276r, Topkapi Sarayi Muzesi Kutuphanesi, Istanbul.
Istanbul, Topkapi Sarayi Muzesi Kutuphanesi
Manuscript: H. 1511
Folio: 276r
Scene: The musician Barbad plays for Khusrau Parviz
Dimensions (h x w): 130 x 110 mm
Format: Rectangular within borders
Hijri Date: 772 Shawwal
Gregorian Date: 1371 May (to nearest hijri month)
School: Shiraz
Shahnama Project

From the same manuscript:
Prince Bahram Slays a Dragon, Shahnama of 1371AD, Timurid. Shiraz, Persia.
Manuchihr kills Tur in battle, Shahnama of 1371AD, Timurid. Shiraz, Persia.
Rustam rescues Bizhan from the pit, Shahnama, 1371AD, Timurid. Shiraz, Persia.



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