"Bahram Recovers the Crown of Rivniz", Folio 245r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of of Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

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Bahram Recovers the Crown of Rivniz', Folio 245r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of of Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, commissioned by Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 9 1/4 x W. 10 3/8 in. (H. x W. cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Qadimi (active ca. 1525–65), As the battle of Pashan continues, the Iranians start to gain control, but then Prince Rivniz, one of the sons of Kai Kavus, is killed, and his crown falls to the ground of the battlefield. Both the Iranians and the Turanians turn their focus to retrieving the crown until Bahram, son of Gudarz, rushes into the fray and scoops up the crown with the tip of his lance

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