Rustam and his troops attacking the fortress of the cannibal Kafur. Pale rocky landscape, blue sky, solid fortress with decorative crenellations and l

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Rustam and his troops attacking the fortress of the cannibal Kafur. Pale rocky landscape, blue sky, solid fortress with decorative crenellations and large stout door. Rather discoloured along the outer edge. 22 by 20 cm. Image taken from Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 23 miniatures. Originally published in Shiraz, Iran, 1560.

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Size: 3418px × 5278px
Photo credit: © BRITISH LIBRARY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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