Khusraw and Shirin at Polo Game – Safavid Shiraz c.1570 AD | Persian Miniature Illustration from Nizami’s Khamsa | Fine Art on Silk Paper

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Important Information for Buyers
1. Fine Art Prints ship from the USA in 3–6 business days.
Starting size: 11.5 × 16.9 inches (292 × 428 mm)
2. Original artwork processing time: 2–3 weeks, + approximately 1 week shipping.
Size: 11.5 × 16.9 inches (292 × 428 mm)
3. Digital files: Instant high-quality download available after purchase.

This is a made-to-order piece, so we kindly encourage customers to contact us before placing their order. This allows us to confirm availability, provide an accurate timeline, and accommodate any customization requests.

Frames and mats shown in the images are for presentation purposes only — the artwork is sold unframed and unmatted unless custom framing is requested and confirmed. We are pleased to offer a bespoke framing service, allowing buyers to choose from a curated selection of styles, materials, and finishes. Please contact us to discuss framing options.

(Unframed, this artwork measures approximately 428 mm in height and 292 mm in width, or 11.5 × 16.9 inches. Customizations in size, color balance, and presentation are welcome to ensure the piece perfectly complements your space.)

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“Khusraw and Shirin at Polo Game”

Exclusive reproduction inspired by a Safavid Persian royal manuscript

“Khusraw and Shirin at Polo Game” is a refined visual interpretation drawn from a celebrated Safavid miniature created in Shiraz around 1570 AD for Nizami’s Khamsa, illustrating one of the most beloved romantic epics in Persian literature.

The scene portrays the legendary lovers Khusraw and Shirin meeting during a royal polo match (chowgān), surrounded by courtiers, musicians, and attendants within the architectural splendor of the Persian court. Polo in this context is not merely a sport, but a symbol of kingship, harmony, and refined culture - a ceremonial dance of movement, beauty, and noble presence.

The compositions unfold in layered elegance: riders in motion, watching figures at balconies and terraces, delicate floral motifs, and luminous architectural patterns all interweave into a visual poem. The painting captures not only a historical moment, but an emotional one - where love, power, and grace exist in perfect balance.

Rooted in the classical tradition of Persian miniature painting, this artwork reflects the refined manuscript aesthetic where storytelling is shaped through delicate line, subtle color, and intricate ornamentation. The result is a timeless image that carries the spirit of Persian poetry, courtly life, and artistic mastery into the present.
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Materials & Techniques
• Materials: Specially polished handcrafted mulberry silk paper, prepared using traditional methods and finished to a smooth, luminous surface; archival pigment inks.
• Techniques: Museum-quality fine art reproduction, preserving the original line precision, ornamental richness, and tonal harmony of the classical miniature.
• Dimensions: 292 × 428 mm (11.5 × 16.9 inches).
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“Khusraw and Shirin at Polo” is a celebration of love, royal tradition, and cultural memory. Created for collectors, lovers of Oriental art, and those who seek not only decoration but meaning — it is a piece that brings history, poetry, and quiet splendor into the space it inhabits.

A distinguished addition to any fine art collection and a lasting tribute to the timeless language of Persian art.
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