
"Bizhan Slaughters the Wild Boars of Irman", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
mid-15th century
Image: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper Margins: Ink and gold on dyed paper · H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
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