Rustam and Sohrab
Painting
late 16th century (made)
late 16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the 10th century Persian Shahnameh of Ferdowsi; depicting Rustam killing his son Sohrab. Rustam kills his son in battle, and, never having met him, does not realise his true identity until after his death.
Object details
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| Title | Rustam and Sohrab (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Rustam killing Sohrab, opaque watercolour on paper, Mughal, late 16th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the 10th century Persian Shahnameh of Ferdowsi; depicting Rustam killing his son Sohrab. Rustam kills his son in battle, and, never having met him, does not realise his true identity until after his death. |
| Content description | Rustam killing Sohrab. |
| Style | |
| Credit line | Given by B. W. Robinson |
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| Accession number | IS.291-1951 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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