Bahram Gur Killing a Lion, from a Book of Kings (Shahnama) manuscript

16th century

Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: see remarks: 16 15/16 in. (43 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Wilson P. Foss, Jr.
Accession Number: 1965.51.9
Geography: Iran
Culture: Iranian/Persian, Islamic
Period: Safavid dynasty (1501–1722)
Classification: Paintings
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