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Finial
ca. 800-700 BCE

Luristan, Iran
Finial
ca. 1000-500 BCE

Luristan, Iran
Vessel with long spout
ca. 1250- 500 BCE

Iran
Cheek piece
850-650 BCE

Western Iran
Whetstone socket
ca. 1000-500 BCE

Luristan, Iran
Pin with zoomorphic head
900-700 BCE

Western Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: text, Rustam came before Kavus after spying on Sohrab; verso: illustration and text, Sohrab summons Hajir and surveys the Persian camp
early 14th century

Probably Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d. 1020); recto: Bahram Gur learns of his father’s death; verso: The Persians write to Manzer, Bahram Gur travels to Jahrom and talks to Persians
1300-1350

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d. 1020); recto: text, The king of Hamaveran plots against Kavus; verso: text, Afrasiyab renews the war
1300-1350

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: Siyawush cleaves an onager into equal halves while hunting with Afrasiyab; verso: text, Piran’s Advice to Siyawush
1300-1350

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020); verso: text and illustration: death of the giant Simurgh; recto: text
early 14th century

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020); recto: illustration and text: Akvan Div prepares to heave the sleeping Rustam into the sea; verso: text
early 14th century

Probably Iran