The birth of Rustam. Gouache painting.

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<p>Episode in the Shahnameh of Firdausi. Rudabah gives birth to Rustam by caesarian section. Above left, the Simurgh, the fabulous bird which had recommended caesarian section to save the life of the mother and child</p>

The birth of Rustam. Gouache painting.

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