Rakhsh Fights the Lion — Antique Persian Art Print

Rustam’s loyal horse · Safavid

A restored Persian artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

While Rustam slept, a lion crept toward him; his faithful horse Rakhsh fought and killed it alone, then woke his scolding master.

A Persian miniature of Rustam asleep in a flowering meadow while his horse Rakhsh battles a lion nearby.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain Persian original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.