Title

Bahram Chubina Slays the Lion-Ape, Folio 715v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530-35.

Caption

Bahram Chubina Slays the Lion-Ape, Folio 715v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)..., c1530-35. Creators: Qasim ibn 'Ali, Mir Musavvir.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM20A65_162

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Keywords

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