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Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020); recto: text and illustration: Rustam confronts the Turanian, Pilsam; verso: text
1341 (741 A.H.)

Shiraz, Iran
Iraj slain by his two brothers, Salm and Tur, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Siyavush taken in battle by Afrasiyab, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Folio from a Divan (collected poems) by Sultan Ahmad Jalayir (d.1410); recto: Pastoral scene; verso: text
ca. 1400

Baghdad, Iraq
Folio from a Divan (collected poems) by Sultan Ahmad Jalayir (d.1410); Angels amidst clouds; recto: text
ca.1400

Baghdad, Iraq
Prince Siyavush entering the gate of his city, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); verso: Gushtasp kills the dragon; recto: text: Ahran asks Qaesar for his daughter’s hand, Miran puts Ahran in touch with Gushtasp
February 1341 (Ramadan 741 A.H.)

Shiraz, Iran
Celebrations in Kabulistan, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Warriors of Gushtasp and Arjasp, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020); recto: text and illustration: Kay Khusraw crossing the sea; verso: text
1341 (741 A.H.)

Shiraz, Iran
Folio from a Divan (collected poems) by Sultan Ahmad Jalayir (d.1410); recto: Landscape with two couples; verso: text
ca.1400

Baghdad, Iraq
Sam finds his son Zal in the nest of the simurgh, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran