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Folio from a Habib al-siyar (The beloved of virtues) by Khvandamir (d. 1534-37); recto: Nushirwan enthroned; verso: illumination
Folio from a Rawdat al-safa (Garden of felicity) by Mirkhwand (d. 1498); recto: Hamza and Ali in battle; verso: Bravery and courage of Ali and Hamza
Folio from a Rawdat al-safa (Garden of felicity) by Mirkhwand (d. 1498); recto: Suleyman enthroned; verso: text, Suleyman provides a one day meal for humans, jinns, animals, wild beasts, birds, reptiles, and insects
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