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  • Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); verso: Daughters of Barzin Dance for Bahram Gur; recto: text: Bahram Gur and Barzin Shah
  • Folio from a Yusuf u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492); verso: Potiphar and Zulaykha enthroned; recto: text

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