Page from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (Persian, about 934–1020)
Yellowed, aged paper with rounded corners and rough edges. A rectangular text box centered, divided into four columns by thin black lines. Text written in black ink, appears to be calligraphy. Text box bordered by two thin black lines. Background of paper has darker spots and discoloration.
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- 574 × 893 px
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