Bahram Gur Slays a Dragon (verso), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025), known as the Great Mongol Shahnama
Bahram Gur Slays a Dragon (verso), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025), known as the Great Mongol Shahnama. opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper.
Iran, Tabriz, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353) · English
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Creator: Artist unknown
Cultural origin recorded by the museum: Iran, Tabriz, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353)
Work / edition: 1330–35
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Selected for the Brief on 21 Sep 2026. This date records our selection, rather than when the work was created.
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