Islamic Miniature; Persian; Shiraz; c. 1560-80.- Iskandar converses with the Simurgh at the water of life while Khizr and attendants look on. -(Simurgh (also simorgh; simurg; simoorg or simourv); benevolent; mythical flying creature).Illustration from a manuscript of Persian poetry.Gouache with gold on paper; nasta'liq text above and below.Image 20.5 x 17.5 cm; text area 23.4 x 16 cm.London; Sotheby's;14. Oktober 1999; lot 44.