"Faridun Embraces Manuchihr", Folio 59v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, Painting attributed to Qadimi

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Faridun Embraces Manuchihr', Folio 59v 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 in. ( cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Qadimi (active ca. 1525–65), Now that the war is over, Manuchihr's army gathers all the booty from Rum and Turan and loads it onto elephants before setting out for Iran. Meanwhile, Faridun assembles a host of men blowing horns, beating drums, and driving richly caparisoned elephants to the place where he and Manuchihr meet and embrace

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