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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
Tile
14th-15th century?

Syria
Bowl
1500-1510

Iran
Kalpa Sutra and Kalakacaryakatha
15th century

Western India
Nine White Egrets and a Willow Tree
15th century

China
Dish
15th century

Red River Delta kilns, Hai Duong province, Vietnam
Plate
early 16th century

Iznik, Turkey
Taglungpa Lama Jigten Wangchuk
16th century

Central Tibet
Bottle
17th century

Iran
Bowl
14th-15th century?

Syria

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