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Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: text, Manija takes Bijan to her chamber in Afrasiyab’s palace, Afrasiyab learns of Bijan's presence; verso: Piran stays the execution of Bijan at the very foot of the gibbet
1300-1350
Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
Washington, DC, United States
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- Title: Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: text, Manija takes Bijan to her chamber in Afrasiyab’s palace, Afrasiyab learns of Bijan's presence; verso: Piran stays the execution of Bijan at the very foot of the gibbet
- Date Created: 1300-1350
- Location: Iran
- External Link: For more information about this and thousands of other works of art in the Freer|Sackler collection, please visit http://www.asia.si.edu/.
- Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
- Historical Period: Il-Khanid dynasty
- Credit Line: Purchase
- Collection: Freer Gallery of Art
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