Battle between Manuchihr and Tur, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (Persian, c. 934–1020)

A framed illustration of a battle scene with people on horseback. The frame is brown with a gold floral pattern. The illustration is surrounded by a beige border with black and gold details and Persian script. The illustration depicts people on horseback wearing colorful clothing and holding weapons. Some horses are rearing up. In the background, there is a body of water and a tree. The illustration is rectangular and occupies the center of the frame. The frame takes up most of the image.

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Dimensions: 598 × 900 px
Museum Record: View original

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Battle between Manuchihr and Tur, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (Persian, c. 934–1020)

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