"The Sixth Joust of the Rooks: Bizhan Versus Ruyyin", Folio 343r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
The Sixth Joust of the Rooks: Bizhan Versus Ruyyin', Folio 343r 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 (recto): H. 6 1/16 x W. 6 3/4 in. (H. x W. cm), Codices, Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab, Folio 343r: The Sixth 'Joust of the Rooks': Bizhan versus Ruyin In the sixth joust Bizhan, Giv's son, takes on Ruyin, son of Piran. When arrows make no dent in the armor of either soldier, Bizhan steers his horse alongside Ruyin and crashes his mace down on his foe's head
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