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Bahram Chubineh Kills the Lion-Dragon

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

Date1550-1600

Place createdposs. Isfahan, Iran, Asia

Mediumgold and color on paper

DimensionsPart (Illus): 10 1/8 × 7 5/8 in. (25.7 × 19.4 cm)
Part (Leaf): 15 × 10 in. (38.1 × 25.4 cm)

ClassificationsBooks and Manuscripts

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineGift of John W. Warrington

Accession Number1948.191

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