5932701 Ardashir captures Ardavan, 1330-40 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 59.2 x 39.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: From a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); Ardavan, the last Parthian king (r. 247-224 B.C.) taken prisoner by Ardashir, the founder of the Sasanian dynasty (224-651) after Ardavan, outraged at Ardashir\'s hunting skill, challenged Ardashir to battle.); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Purchase--Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler.