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Siyavush on His Horse Hitting a Rolling Target (recto) and Persian verses (verso), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025)

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Siyavush on His Horse Hitting a Rolling Target (recto) and Persian verses (verso), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025)

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Siyavush on His Horse Hitting a Rolling Target (recto) and Persian verses (verso), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025) late 1400s Part of a set. See all set records Iran, Shiraz, Timurid period (1370-1501) Opaque watercolor, silver, gold, and ink on paper Gift of Heeramaneck Galleries 1942.871 DESCRIPTION A prince from Iran’s early legendary history, Siyavush was sent by his father, the shah, to train under the great warrior Rustam in the arts of hunting, archery, and horseback riding. In this painting, Siyavush demonstrates his considerable skill by hitting the bulls eye on a rolling target from horseback. The gold sky, pastel ground with grassy tufts, and dense leafy riverbank are distinctive features of Persian painting during this period. INSCRIPTION script: Nasta'liq PROVENANCE ?-1942 Heeramaneck Galleries, New York, NY, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art 1942- The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH EXHIBITION HISTORY Arts of Iran (Islamic art rotation). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (October 30, 2018-October 28, 2019). (1942.871.a only)

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