"How Rustam Found a Spring", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1300–30

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How Rustam Found a Spring', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1300–30, Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Baghdad, Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper, Text block: 6 1/16 x 4 13/16 in. ( x cm), Codices, The two miniatures illustrate the first and second of Rustam's seven ordeals. The first depicts the frequently illustrated scene of Rustam's gallant horse Rakhsh killing a lion while the hero sleeps

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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