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The king of Zabul sees Mahrusa from his palace balcony, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Thirty-sixth Night

c. 1560
gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

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Gold flames issue from the king’s shoulders suggesting both his royal glory and passionate love.

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