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Qatar Museums, Museum of Islamic Art. Photo: Marc Pelletreau Terms and Conditions
Qatar Museums, Museum of Islamic Art. Photo: Marc Pelletreau Terms and Conditions

Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings)

Museum of Islamic Art

Currently on view at Museum of Islamic Art
Title:
Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Original Author:
Firdawsi
Production place:
Iran
Date:
1485 - 1486
Period:
Timurid
Material:
Ink, Pigment, Gold, Paper, Leather
Technique:
Illustration, Illumination, Bookbinding
Dimensions:
35 × 26 × 10 cm

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