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Tahmuras defeats the demon army
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Tahmuras defeats the demon army, Folio from the Shahnameh of Shah Ismail II. Attributed to Murad Daylami (artist’s name inscribed in right margin). Paper, pigment, ink and gold. 443 mm x 305 mm. Persian, nastaliq script. Qazvin, 1576-77. Chester Beatty Library Per 256.1
| Artist / Maker | Murad Daylami (attribution) |
|---|---|
| Date | between 1576 and 1577 |
| Culture / Origin | Shahnama of Shah Isma'il II in the Chester Beatty Library |
| Dimensions | 5844×8190 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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