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Faridun tests his sons title QS:P1476,en:"Faridun tests his sons "label QS:Len,"Faridun tests his sons " — Attributed to Āqā Mīrak

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Written by: Daniel TanakaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 223120
Attributed to Āqā Mīrak

Faridun tests his sons title QS:P1476,en:”Faridun tests his sons “label QS:Len,”Faridun tests his sons “

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FARIDUN IN THE GUISE OF A DRAGON TESTS HIS SONS: ILLUSTRATED FOLIO (F.42) FROM THE SHAHNAMEH OF SHAH TAHMASP, ATTRIBUTED TO AQA MIRAK, PERSIA, TABRIZ, ROYAL ATELIER, CIRCA 1525-35

Artist / MakerAttributed to Āqā Mīrak
Datebetween circa 1525 and circa 1535date QS:P571,+1550-00-00T00
Culture / OriginAqa Mirak
Dimensions2946×3162 px (digital)
DepartmentMiniature Painting
TypeManuscript painting
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