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Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); Siyawush's ordeal by fire
circa 1590
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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); Siyawush's ordeal by fire
Date Created:
circa 1590
Location:
Iran, Isfahan?
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:
Opaque
watercolor
,
ink
, 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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