King Zahak

Illustration

by Metropolitan Museum of Art
published on 07 February 2020

Bowl depicting King Zahak with snakes protruding from his shoulders
12th–13th century CE, with alterations from the first half of the 20th century CE; or 20th century CE
Northwestern Iran, Garrus District

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King Zahak

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