'Siyavush Plays Polo before Afrasiyab', Folio 180v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Qasim ibn 'Ali (active ca. 1525–60), The Turanian king Afrasiyab suggested a game of polo and Siyavush accepted, requesting, however, that he be allowed Iranian players for his team, as Turanians would not play their hardest against their own king
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