“Rustam Lassoes the Khaqan (Ruler) of China,” Page from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi (d. 1020)
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“Rustam Lassoes the Khaqan (Ruler) of China,” Page from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi (d. 1020), late 15th–early 16th century. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 9 1/2 x 5 7/16in. (24.1 x 13.8cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc., 86.227.175. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
“Rustam Lassoes the Khaqan (Ruler) of China,” Page from an Illustrated Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi (d. 1020)
Date
late 15th–early 16th century
Dynasty
Safavid
Period
Aqqoyunlu period
Geography
Place made: Shiraz, Iran
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Classification
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 5 7/16in. (24.1 x 13.8cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number
86.227.175
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