Velvet Fragment with Design from Nizami's Khusrau and Shirin, 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk; cut velvet, Textile: L. 15 3/8 in. (39 cm), Textiles, This delicately woven silk velvet depicts the love story 'Khusrau and Shirin' by the Persian poet Nizami (d. 1209). The Sasanian king Khusrau has become smitten with the Armenian princess Shirin based on a portrait delivered to him at court
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