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"The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur", Folio 578r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Abu'l Qasim Firdausi →

ca. 1530–35

Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper · Painting: H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm) W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)

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"The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur", Folio 578r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp. by Abu'l Qasim Firdausi. ca. 1530–35. Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper. Metropolitan Museum of Art

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    "The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur", Folio 578r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp — Abu'l Qasim Firdausi · ca. 1530–35 · Metropolitan Museum of Art · Arcz