ManuscriptsPersian16th century
Nightmare of Zahhak (painting, recto; calligraphy, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama of Firdawsi
16th century
Artists
Shah Mahmud al-NayshaburiArtist
Dimensions
folio: 26.9 x 17.4 cm (10 9/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
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