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The Story of Rustam and Bahman (text, recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

The Story of Rustam and Bahman (text, recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Persian

Text folio concerning the battle between Afrasiyab and Kay Khusraw

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Safavid period

Manuscripts