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Folio from a copy of the Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d. 1020); Kay Khusraw with Afrasiyab's women
1493-1494, Aqqoyunlu Period
Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
H: 34.8 W: 24.5 cm
Mazandaran, Iran
S1986.174
Freer Sackler Collection