Lot 177: A Persian School Hunting Scene with Zoomorphic Calligraphy,...
A Persian School Hunting Scene with Zoomorphic Calligraphy, Ink and Gouache on Paper, Late 19th Century.
A finely detailed composition depicting a mounted hunter pursuing gazelle across a naturalistic landscape, surrounded by rocky terrain and stylised vegetation. The animals are rendered in dynamic motion, their bodies filled with intricate Arabic calligraphic script forming striking zoomorphic designs. Additional calligraphic elements appear within birds and a recumbent feline, enhancing the decorative and symbolic character of the scene. Framed within a geometric patterned border
Approximately 76.1 x 55.4cm
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