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Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
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Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. The right side of a double-page composition, which most likely served as a frontispiece to a manuscript. Certain courtiers of Shah Abbas I are identified by name. In the far upper right two men stand wearing turbans with vertical extensions held at the centre, who are identified as Alpan Bik (Beg) (in a blue robe) and Qarajaghay Khan (in a red robe). Qarajaghay Khan, an Armenian of the royal household, held a number of political positions at court and was an important patron of the arts. Standing lower down on the right side is Shah Vardi Bik Ishik Aqasi (literally master of the threshold, or master of ceremonies) (in a gold and black robe). An Uzbek envoy (ilchi-yi Uzbak) (in a beige and blue patterned robe) is seated on the carpet. Falconers, grooms, and a musician (Qubad-i Kurd) standing beside a man identified as Mirza Umar (?) Shaykh (in a red and gold robe) are also shown. There are two seated female figures, identified as Gulpari and Dukhtardallalah. The latter seems to denote a woman who procures enslaved girls for the palace
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This exquisite single leaf print, believed to be a frontispiece from a lost manuscript, showcases a grand reception at the court of Shah 'Abbas I (r. 1587-1629) in the mid-11th century AH/AD 17th century. The meticulously detailed composition is populated with an array of courtiers, envoys, and entertainers, each identified by name. On the right side, two men in distinctive turbans stand prominently. The man in blue is identified as Alpan Bik (Beg), while the man in red is Qarajaghay Khan. Qarajaghay Khan, an Armenian of the royal household, was a significant political figure and an influential patron of the arts. Below Qarajaghay Khan, Shah Vardi Bik Ishik Aqasi, or the master of ceremonies, is depicted in a gold and black robe. An Uzbek envoy, identified by his beige and blue patterned robe, is seated on the carpet. Falconers, grooms, and a Kurdish musician named Qubad-i Kurd are also shown. Two women are seated in the scene. The first is identified as Gulpari, but the second, Dukhtardallalah, is of particular interest. She is known to have procured enslaved girls for the palace, adding to the opulence and grandeur of Shah 'Abbas I's court. The intricate details of the courtiers' clothing, the rich textures of the fabrics, and the lively expressions on their faces all contribute to the vibrant and captivating scene. This single leaf print offers a rare glimpse into the grandeur and complexity of the Safavid court during the reign of Shah 'Abbas I.
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