Rustam Takes Aim at Ashkabus, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings)

c. 1425–50

Gum tempera and ink on paper

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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.

FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

In the upside-down inscription in the top margin: The Heavens cried, “Excellent!” and the Moon said “Well Done!”

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

In the upside-down inscription in the top margin: The Heavens cried, “Excellent!” and the Moon said “Well Done!”

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