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Artist name:

Persian



Artwork title:

Execution of prisoners


Description: Miniature painting on paper depicting a group of 10 figures; in the centre the executioner holds a sword blade across the neck of a kneeling figure; foliate and scroll border; framed. Scene from the "Shah Nameh", the Book of Kings by Firdusi?

Artwork date(s): 18th century
Artwork type: Eastern Collection
Medium:  miniature painting on paper
Measurements: 390X225
Accession number: 445

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