"Nushirvan Greets the Khaqan's Daughter", Folio 633v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

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Nushirvan Greets the Khaqan's Daughter', Folio 633v 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 3/8 x W. 7 in. (H. x W. cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Dust Muhammad, When the Khaqan of Chin became aware of the greatness and power of the Iranian shah, he determined to form an alliance and offered one of his daughters in marriage to cement it. Nushirvan accepted the offer, but sent a wise envoy to choose the best of the Khaqan’s five daughters

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