Folio from a Shahnameh manuscript by Ferdowsi, Iran, 15th century Cut-out folio, the text of one or 2 lines spread over four columns, in Persian nasta'liq in black ink, above an illustration in gouache and gold depicting a scene of deer, canids and lions being hunted by horsemen armed with sabers or bows. 15.5 x 13 cm Stains, folds, minor accidents and repaints.