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Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d. 1020); recto: text, Kavus summons Rustam; verso: text, Rostam and Kavus

1300-1350

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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); recto: text, Kavus summons Rustam; verso: text, Rostam and Kavus
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: Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper
Historical Period: Il-Khanid dynasty
Credit Line: Purchase
Collection: Freer Gallery of Art

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