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Hushang discovers fire while killing the dragon with a stone
 
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Baltimore, The Walters Art Museum (in index)
 
Ms. W. 602 (in index)
 
2 - Hushang (40 years)
 
Hushang discovers fire while killing the dragon with a stone
 
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Manuscript:
Ms. W. 602
Scene:
Hushang discovers fire while killing the dragon with a stone
English Title:
Hushang discovers fire while planning to kill the dragon with a stone

Dimensions (h x w):
280 x 180 mm
Format:
Irregular, random into the margins
Hijri Date:
1027
Gregorian Date:
1617 (to nearest hijri year)
School:
Herat Provincial ?
Last updated by:
charles
Date last updated:
2009-07-24 21:09
Record Status:
Ready to upload to website
 
Public Notes
The painting depicts the first appearance of the dragon, rather than any obvious connection with the discovery of fire.
 
Project Notes
Image kindly sent by Will Noel 24 July 2009 with reference to Galina Lassikova's article.

Editions
Mohl Bertel's Khaleghi- Motlagh Dabir-Siyaqi
Chapter Hushang (40 years) Hushang (24) Hushang (47)
First Line 16
Break Line Before 20
Break Line After 21
Last Line 23
 
References
Dating Ref:
Colophon Extracted from the colophon of the work.
Style Ref:
Simpson, M.S. Personal communication, May 2004.