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Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

1606–1607

Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper; lacquer binding
Dimensions: H. 14 3/4 in.. (37.5 cm) W. 9 3/4 in. (24. 8 cm) D. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)
Genre: Codices
Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

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