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Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); The paladin Piran presents the young Khusraw to Afrasiyab
early 14th century
Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
Washington, DC, United States
Details
Title:
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); The paladin Piran presents the young Khusraw to Afrasiyab
Date Created:
early 14th century
Location:
Probably Iran
External Link:
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Medium:
Opaque
watercolor
,
gold
and black on
paper
Historical Period:
Il-Khanid dynasty
Credit Line:
Purchase
Collection:
Freer Gallery of Art
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