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"Siyavush Plays Polo before Afrasiyab", Folio 180v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Qasim ibn 'Ali|Mir Musavvir|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

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  • Title: "Siyavush Plays Polo before Afrasiyab", Folio 180v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
  • Creator: Qasim ibn 'Ali|Mir Musavvir|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
  • Date Created: ca. 1525–30
  • Physical Dimensions: Painting: H. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm) W. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm) W. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm)
  • Type: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
  • External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/452135
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
  • Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
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