Death of Yazdigird, Father of Bahram Gur (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi
ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Death of Yazdigird, Father of Bahram Gur (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

16th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Persian
Period
Safavid period
Century
16th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 34.2 x 21.7 cm (13 7/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

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