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Sudabeh Rises from the Howdah

Sudabeh Rises from the Howdah

From B6.2, Kavus Seeks Sudabeh’s Hand. It illustrates B6.2.45–51:

  • B6.2.45
    The New Moon rode within a litter bright,Her marriage gifts displayed in splendid sight.
  • B6.2.46
    The escort shone like Paradise in hue,As tulips seemed to fill the heavens’ blue.
  • B6.2.47
    When that fair pageant met the monarch’s gaze,His heart was filled with wonder and with praise.
  • B6.2.48
    A new moon from the howdah rose in light,Like some new king upon his throne made bright.
  • B6.2.49
    Black musk lay scattered over roses fair,Ambergris earrings trembled by her hair.
  • B6.2.50
    Two rubies shone; two languid narcissus eyes,Her brows like silver pens above them rise.
  • B6.2.51
    Kavus invoked the name of Yazdan then,And gazed amazed beyond the gaze of men.

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