The Story of Rustam and Bahman (text, recto and verso), folio from the Shahnama of Firdawsi
ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century

The Story of Rustam and Bahman (text, recto and verso), folio from the Shahnama of Firdawsi

16th-17th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Persian
Century
16th-17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

33.3 x 39.2 cm (13 1/8 x 15 7/16 in.)

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