"Buzurjmihr Appears at Nushirvan's Fifth Assembly", Folio 622r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

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Buzurjmihr Appears at Nushirvan's Fifth Assembly', Folio 622r 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. 8 11/16 x W. 8 11/16 in. (H. x W. cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Muzaffar 'Ali (active late 1520s–70s; d. ca. 1576), Shah Nushirvan became impressed with Buzurgmihr’s insights when he first encountered the sage as a child. By the time he was old enough to participate in a series of assemblies of wise men, such as the scene here, Nushirvan depended on Buzurgmihr more than any other counselor

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