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Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d. 1020); recto: Kay Khusraw and Kay Ka'us; verso: Afrasiyab captivated by Houm
1493-1494, Aqqoyunlu Period
Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
H: 34.8 W: 24.1 cm
Gilan, Iran
S1986.172
Freer Sackler Collection