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Ilkhanid Illustration
Bahram Gur Entertained by the Daughters of Barzin
Folio from the '1st Small Shahnama' (Book of Kings) early 14th century
Chapter 35 - Bahram Gur (1) (63 years)


A larger image of 'Bahram Gur Entertained by the Daughters of Barzin', '1st Small Shahnama' (Book of Kings) early 14th century.


"Bahram Gur Entertained by the Daughters of Barzin", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (935–1020)
Object Name: Folio from an illustrated manuscript
Date: 1300–1330
Geography: Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Baghdad
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Text block: 6 3/16 x 4 13/16 in. (15.7 x 12.2 cm)
Painting: 2 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (6 x 12.1 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1969
Accession Number: 69.74.6

This scene from the First Small Shahnama takes place around the pool in the garden of a squire named Barzin. Bahram Gur lost his favorite black falcon and during his search for it he came to Barzin's estate, where he was entertained by Barzin's three delightful daughters-a harpist, a singer, and a dancer-all of whom he took with him as his wives.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York



New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Title of Work: Shahnama (First Small)
Manuscript: 25.68.1, 34.24.1-6, 57.51.33, 69.74.1-9
Accession Number: 69.74.6
Chapter 35 - Bahram Gur (1) (63 years)
Scene: Bahram Gur with Barzin's daughters
English Title: Bahram Gur with Barzin and his daughters
Dimensions (h x w): 60 x 121 mm
Format: Rectangular within borders
Reconstructed Folio: 232r
Gregorian Date: 1300 (circa)
School: Baghdad
Source: Shahnama Project

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