The second combat: Giv stuns Guruy Zirih, from the 'Freer Small Shahnama' (Book of Kings), early 14th century. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar, MS 492

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The second combat: Giv stuns Guruy Zirih
Folio from the 'Freer Small Shahnama' (Book of Kings) early 14th century
Chapter 13f - The Twelve Rukhs

Giv stuns Guruy Zirih, 'Freer Small Shahnama' (Book of Kings) early 14th century

Giv stuns Guruy Zirih, 'Freer Small Shahnama' (Book of Kings) early 14th century

Doha, Museum of Islamic Art
Manuscript: MS 327, 492
Accession Number: MS 492
Scene: The second combat: Giv stuns Guruy Zirih
Chapter 13f - The Twelve Rukhs
Dimensions (h x w): 77 x 169 mm
Format: Rectangular, breaking through frame
Gregorian Date: 1300 (circa)
School: Baghdad ?
Source: Shahnama Project

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