Emperor With Falcon

Distinguished by rhythmical lines and an astonishing colour composition, this miniature painting makes for a collectible. It depicts a scene of an emperor in a royal setting accompanied by four attendants. In his hand, he holds a falcon, which reveals his humane side. The falcon is also considered as a symbol of success and of rising above a situation.

The artwork is enhanced with a lustrous border interspersed with gold foil. This art of incorporating gold leaf is inspired by the ancient Persian palette, where it was often used to embellish the borders of manuscript leaves.