ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century
The Story of Rustam and Bahman (text, recto and verso), folio from the Shahnama of Firdawsi
16th-17th century
Dimensions
33.3 x 39.2 cm (13 1/8 x 15 7/16 in.)
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