"The Sixth Joust of the Rooks: Bizhan Versus Ruyyin", Folio 343r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Author Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian
 Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab Iranian

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Folio 343r: The Sixth "Joust of the Rooks": Bizhan versus Ruyin

In the sixth joust Bizhan, Giv's son, takes on Ruyin, son of Piran. When arrows make no dent in the armor of either soldier, Bizhan steers his horse alongside Ruyin and crashes his mace down on his foe's head. Ruyin remains in his saddle at first but soon falls, his skull smashed to bits.

Folio 343v: The Seventh "Joust of the Rooks": Hajir versus Sipahram

The seventh champion, Hajir, another son of Gudarz, is pitted against Sipahram, a famous Turanian paladin. They draw their swords and battle furiously until Hajir strikes Sipahram's head and he breathes his last. Once again a banner is fixed on the Iranian mound.

"The Sixth Joust of the Rooks: Bizhan Versus Ruyyin", Folio 343r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper

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Overall with margin and no strapping.

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