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

Author Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian
 Painting attributed to Qadimi Iranian
 Workshop director Sultan Muhammad Iranian

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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.

"Faridun Embraces Manuchihr", Folio 59v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus), Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper

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