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Piran welcomed by Prince Siyavush, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); The paladin Piran presents the young Khusraw to Afrasiyab
early 14th century

Probably Iran
Piran attacks the Iranians at night, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

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: Battle scene; verso: Piran's advice to Afrasiyab
circa 1580

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); verso: Gudarz slays Piran on the mountain; recto: text
ca.1590-1600

Probably Qazvin or Isfahan, Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: text, Manija takes Bijan to her chamber in Afrasiyab’s palace, Afrasiyab learns of Bijan's presence; verso: Piran stays the execution of Bijan at the very foot of the gibbet
1300-1350

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020); recto: text and illustration: Rustam slays Ashkbus and his horse; verso: text
ca. 1350

Iran