Battle scene, Shahnameh folio, Safavid Iran, 17th century and later Manuscript folio on paper of twenty-four lines per page divided into four columns, in Persian nast'aliq in black ink. On one side, large illustration embracing the columns of text representing a fight between two clans on horseback, a man being pierced by an enemy's sword. In the background, the rest of the members of both armies appearing behind mountains, one waving a standard and ringing. Captioned names (almost erased) of the two main protagonists. Dim. page : 25,3 x 20,6 cm Polychromy jumps, long fold at the bottom of the page, repaints, foxing, stains, cut outline. Provenance: Label mentioning the collection of A. G. Ragault collection, December 19, 1935. A Shahnameh Folio with a Battle Scene, Iran, Safavid period and later