From a manuscript of “Shahnameh” (Book of Kings) by Firdausi (d. 1020)
In this 17th-century folio from the epic “Shahnameh,” a powerful king battles a large, fearsome dragon. Details here: https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/collection/artifact/bahram-gur-kills-a-dragon-akm80
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org
https://twitter.com/AgaKhanMuseum
https://www.facebook.com/agakhanmuseumtoronto
https://www.instagram.com/agakhanmuseum/
Previously on Ismailimail…






