. English: This painting represents an episode drawn from Nizami's 'Haft Paykar' (The Seven Thrones), the fourth book of his 'Khamsah' (Quintet). The great Sasanian king Bahram Gur (r. 430-38), famous for his hunting powers and thus nicknamed 'wild ass' (Bahram Gur), astonishes his companions with his quasi-divine prowess at hunting onagers. After his expedition and as a gesture of generosity, he orders 1,200 onagers (half to be branded and half to be earmarked with gold rings) to be distributed among his people. Script: nasta'liq. . 16th century. Painting drawn from Nizami's 'Khamsah' 68 Bah
. English: This painting represents an episode drawn from Nizami's 'Haft Paykar' (The Seven Thrones), the fourth book of his 'Khamsah' (Quintet). The great Sasanian king Bahram Gur (r. 430-38), famous for his hunting powers and thus nicknamed 'wild ass' (Bahram Gur), astonishes his companions with his quasi-divine prowess at hunting onagers. After his expedition and as a gesture of generosity, he orders 1,200 onagers (half to be branded and half to be earmarked with gold rings) to be distributed among his people. Script: nasta'liq. . 16th century. Painting drawn from Nizami's 'Khamsah' 68 Bahram Gur hunting
Size: 1949px × 2565px
Photo credit: © The Picture Art Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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