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

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