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Farud shoots Bizhan's horse from under him
 
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I.O.Islamic 966 (in index)
 
13 - Kay Khusrau (60 years)
 
Farud shoots Bizhan's horse from under him
 
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Details
Manuscript:
I.O.Islamic 966
Scene:
Farud shoots Bizhan's horse from under him
English Title:
The combat of Bizhan and Farud

Dimensions (h x w):
155 x 155 mm
Format:
Stepped within borders
Hijri Date:
1012 Ramadan 1
Gregorian Date:
1604 February 1
School:
Isfahan
Last updated by:
charles
Date last updated:
2010-12-24 20:56
Record Status:
Ready to upload to website
 
Public Notes
The painter depicts the moment when Bizhan's horse has just be shot from under him.The artist is possibly correct in showing Farud mounted - it is not clear from the text, but the implication is perhaps that Bizhan on foot then pursues Farud on horseback and wounds his horse.

Editions
Mohl Bertel's Khaleghi- Motlagh Dabir-Siyaqi
Chapter Kay Khusrau (60 years) Kay Khusrau (1655) Kay Khusrau's birth (365) Kay Khusrau (1931)
First Line 788 782
Break Line Before 813 800
Break Line After 814 801
Last Line 814 801
 
References
Dating Ref:
Colophon Extracted from the colophon of the work.
Style Ref:
Robinson, B.W. Persian paintings in the India Office Library. A descriptive catalogue. Sotheby Parke Bernet. London. UK.