"Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, Painting attributed to Qasim ibn 'Ali

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Rustam Slays Isfandiyar', Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 3/4 x W. 6 11/16 in. (H. x W. 17 cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Qasim ibn 'Ali (active ca. 1525–60), In another confrontation Rustam and Rakhsh are injured and retreat. Now Zal intervenes and summons the simurgh, his foster mother, who provides healing feathers and a special arrow. Once again Rustam and Isfandiyar meet in single combat, but thls time, though Isfandiyar's arrows miss their mark, Rustam's pierce the prince's eyes

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