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Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d. 1020); recto: Kay Ka'us chained in a grotto by the white demon; verso: text, Ka'us sends a letter to Rustam the son of Zal and asks for help
1576-1577

Qazvin, Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi; recto: text, Faridun captures Zahhak; verso: Faridun strikes Zahhak with the ox-headed mace
circa 1525

Tabriz, Iran
Folio from the Silsilat al-dhahab (Chain of gold) in the Haft awrang (Seven thrones) by Jami (d. 1492); verso: The simple peasant entreats the salesman not to sell his wonderful donkey; recto: text
1556-1565

Iran
Bowl
1500-1510

Iran
Plate
1525-35

Iznik, Turkey
Phoenix among rocks and flowers
16th--early 17th century

China
Tea-leaf storage jar, Sobokai type
1525-1550

Kakishita no. 1 kiln, Toki city, Gifu prefecture, Japan
Dragonfly and lotus plants
16th--early 17th century

China
Bottle
17th century

Iran
Bowl
17th century

Iran
Dish
late 17th-early 18th century

Iran
Bottle
17th-18th century

Iran