Textile depicting a scene from Nizama's Khamsa, 16th–17th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, metal wrapped thread; double-weave, Textile: L. 25 3/4 in. (65.4 cm), Textiles-Woven, The imagery seen on this exquisitely woven cloth suggests the theme of love. The romance of King Khusrau and Princess Shirin, immortalized by the poet Nizami, is illustrated here, with the princess shown on horseback and the sculptor Farhad, hopelessly in love with Shirin, hacking a cleft in the mountain with his axe to bring his beloved a refreshing drink
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