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<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)
Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)
<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view1_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view1_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view1_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view1_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view2_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view2_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view2_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view2_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view3_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view3_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view3_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view3_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view4_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view4_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view4_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view4_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view5_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view5_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view5_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view5_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view6_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view6_recto_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view6_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_view6_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

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MEDIUM Ink, opaque watercolor on paper
DATES late 17th century
DYNASTY Safavid
PERIOD Safavid
DIMENSIONS Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm) Image: 10 13/16 x 5 7/8 in. (27.5 x 15 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Arts of the Islamic World
ACCESSION NUMBER 34.5997
CREDIT LINE Bequest of Frank L. Babbott
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CAPTION Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)
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<em>Folios from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi</em>, late 17th century. Ink, opaque watercolor on paper, Text: 10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (27 x 15 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Frank L. Babbott, 34.5997 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5997_verso_IMLS_PS3.jpg)

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