ManuscriptsPersian17th century
King Zahhak and Kava the Blacksmith (painting, verso); Faridun asks his Mother about Himself (text, recto), folio from an illustrated manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi
17th century
Dimensions
folio: 32.6 x 21.4 cm (12 13/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
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