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Gushtasp Chosen by Katayn at the Caesar's Court

Book TitlePage from a Dispersed Copy of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi

Dateearly 14th century

Place createdIran, Asia

Mediumgold and color

DimensionsPart (Leaf): 10 3/4 × 7 3/8 in. (27.3 × 18.7 cm)

ClassificationsBooks and Manuscripts

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Accession Number1947.499a-b

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