Encounter one of history’s greatest civilisations through miniatures. In Persian Miniatures, the story of the magnificent Persian Empire is told by way of an artistic tradition on a small but vibrant scale. This unique collection of colourful miniatures from Persia in a convenient portable size will make the perfect gift.
Vladimir Loukonin (1932-1984) acted as the head of the Hermitage Oriental Department for two decades, assisted by his colleague Anatoli Ivanov, lead researcher. He has published over a dozen books, mostly on aspects of Parthian and Sassanian Iran and Central Asia.