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Firdawsi (940-1020)

Bahram Gur shoots a dragon in India c. 1585 with later overpainting

44.0 x 30.0 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 1005013.cb

Master: Shahnamah شاهنامه‎ (The Book of Kings)
Item: Bahram Gur shoots a dragon in India

Firdawsi (940-1020)

Master: Shahnamah شاهنامه‎ (The Book of Kings) Item: Bahram Gur shoots a dragon in India c. 1585 with later overpainting

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Description

f. 255r
Painting in opaque watercolour with metallic paints

Provenance

From a Shahnamah manuscript presented to George IV by the Marquess of Hastings, c.1823.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Firdawsi (940-1020)
(author)

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(nationality)
Physical properties

Measurements

44.0 x 30.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Manuscripts
Object type(s)
components
layout features (manuscripts/incunables)
illuminated manuscript
Subject(s)
Language, Linguistics and Literature
Literature
Poetry
Epic poems
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Dragons
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Horses
History
History of Asia
History of Iran
References

Other number(s)

Holmes : Holmes, R.R., 1893. Specimens of royal fine and historical bookbinding, selected from the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, London – Holmes B 150

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