"Iskandar Kills the Habash Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi 1275 - 1355
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aged paper
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weapon
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water colours
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tea stained
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personal sketchbook
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horse
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ink colored
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men
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islamic-art
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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botanical art
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watercolor
"Iskandar Kills the Habash Monster" is a folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, dating back to 1275-1355. The illustration, attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, depicts a scene from the epic poem Shahnama, where Iskandar (Alexander the Great) slays a monstrous creature. This miniature, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details typical of Persian manuscript illumination. The image is surrounded by columns of Persian script, enhancing the narrative aspect of the artwork.
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