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Episodes from the Story of Siyavush (text, recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Episodes from the Story of Siyavush (text, recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Persian

Recto. Text describes Sudaba deceiving Kay Kavus, and Sudaba finding a reason to kill Siyavush. Verso. Text describes Kay Kavus asking an astrologer about his children.

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Safavid period

Manuscripts