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Naskh written with black ink in regular lines (30 in the uninterrupted columns) divided into six columns outlined with red ink. Two central columns, lower part, red frame mentioning Rustam, suggesting that the scene represented here is “Rustam slaying the dragon”.
Picture, all-over red background, Rustam dressed in gilded and black costume (like tiger-skin), sword oxydized silver, dragon gilded with scales depicted in black, horse reddish yellow. Rustam stands to the right holding a svord in front of a tree, the dragon comes in from the right dominating three thirds of the picture and Rustams’ horse is jumping over the dragon. Pasted on to a rigid paper.
Comment 2025:
"Persian Literature, Shahnameh Ferdowsi

The Haftkhān of Rostam is one of the most famous stories in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh. It tells how the hero Rostam undertakes seven extremely difficult and dangerous tasks to rescue King Kay Kavus, who has been captured by demons in Mazandaran. Each labor tests Rostam’s strength, courage, and wisdom, including battles with fierce animals, supernatural beings, and powerful demons. The story highlights Rostam’s heroic qualities and resourcefulness, and it serves as a symbol of perseverance, bravery, and loyalty in Persian literature."