"Manuchihr Welcomes Sam but Orders War upon Mihrab", Folio 80v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

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Manuchihr Welcomes Sam but Orders War upon Mihrab', Folio 80v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 11 1/16 x W. 7 1/4 in. (H. x W. cm), Codices, Painting attributed to 'Abd al-'Aziz (active first half 16th century), Sam arrived at the imperial court and was received by Shah Manuchihr, who listened with admiration as he reported on the victories and adventures of the campaign. However, when Sam broached the subject of his son Zal marrying his beloved Rudaba, the Shah would have none of it

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