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"Yazdigird II Accedes to the Throne", Folio 592r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Yazdigird II Accedes to the Throne', Folio 592r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530–35, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 1/8 x W. 6 3/4 in. (H. x W. cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Bashdan Qara (active ca. 1525–35), The aged shah Bahram Gur named his son Yazdigird II as his successor. Upon the death of his father, Yazdigird called his noblemen together and, seated on the Golden Throne of Iran, exhorted them to act with justice, humanity, and wisdom
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