'Bahram Gur Entertained by the Daughters of Barzin', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1300–1330, Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Baghdad, Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper, Text block: 6 3/16 x 4 13/16 in. (15.7 x 12.2 cm), Codices, This scene from the First Small Shahnama takes place around the pool in the garden of a squire named Barzin. Bahram Gur lost his favorite black falcon and during his search for it he came to Barzin's estate, where he was entertained by Barzin's three delightful daughters-a harpist, a singer, and a dancer-all of whom he took with him as his wives
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