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Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava

circa 1590-1600

Freer and Sackler Galleries

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Freer and Sackler Galleries

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Title: Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava
Date Created: circa 1590-1600
Location: Iran, Qazvin?
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Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Historical Period: Safavid period
Credit Line: Purchase--Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler
Collection: Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

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