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"Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
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Main support: Ink opaque watercolor silver and gold on paper
Margins: Ink and gold on dyed paper
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Title: "Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
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Main support: Ink opaque watercolor silver and gold on paper
Margins: Ink and gold on dyed paper.
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