"The Tenth Joust of the Rooks: Barta versus Kuhram," Folio 345r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

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The Tenth Joust of the Rooks: Barta versus Kuhram,' Folio 345r 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. 9 1/16 x W. 6 13/16 in. (H. 23 x W. cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Bashdan Qara (active ca. 1525–35), With the eighth and ninth jousts the results are the same: more dead Turanians and more banners on the Iranian mound. In the tenth contest Barta of Iran and Kuhram of Turan confront one another, swords in hand

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