The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian, 1247–1318)

The painting depicts a battle scene with a large group of people. The scene shows a city with a high wall and a few towers in the background. The city wall has a gate with people standing on it. The foreground shows a group of horsemen and foot soldiers with various weapons, including swords, bows, and shields. The horsemen wear colorful clothing, including red, blue, green, and yellow. Some of the horsemen are wearing helmets or headgear. The foot soldiers are also dressed in various colors and some are holding shields. The ground is uneven, with rocks and trees scattered around. The sky above is blue. The painting is framed with a gold border. There is writing in red at the bottom of the painting.

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Dimensions: 531 × 900 px
Museum Record: View original

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The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian, 1247–1318)

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