'Nushirvan Receives Mihras, Envoy of Caesar', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1300–30, Made in Iran or Iraq, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Image 5 3/8 in x 6 9/16 in., Codices, The Byzantine emperor, concerned about the possibility of an invasion by the mighty Iranian forces, sent an embassy under his general Mihras carrying a letter of conciliation and lavish gifts, and a peaceful agreement was eventually concluded
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