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The Golden Buffaloes of Jamshid

The Golden Buffaloes of Jamshid

From D10.10, Bahram Finds the Treasures of Jamshid. It illustrates D10.10.25–36 (to D10.10.41):

  • D10.10.25
    The high Mobad went through the opened door,With one companion, seeking out the store.
  • D10.10.26
    They found one chamber, long and wide and high,A wonder hidden from the world and sky.
  • D10.10.27
    Two golden buffaloes bent down to drinkBefore a golden trough with jeweled brink.
  • D10.10.28
    The trough held green gems mingled with the redOf precious rubies heaped within its bed.
  • D10.10.29
    Those buffaloes seemed Taurus brought to earth,Hollow, and filled with fruit of priceless worth.
  • D10.10.30
    With pomegranates, apples, quince each side;The quinces held bright pearls like drops inside.
  • D10.10.31
    The buffaloes had ruby eyes that gleamed,Though age had touched their heads where gold still beamed.
  • D10.10.32
    Around them stood gold lions, proud and grand,With Gur-e-Khars arranged on every hand.
  • D10.10.33
    Some creatures had bright ruby eyes inlaid,And some with crystal eyes were deftly made.
  • D10.10.34
    There golden pheasants, peacocks too, were seen,With gem-bright breasts and eyes of jeweled sheen.
  • D10.10.35
    The minister returned to tell the kingWhat wealth that hidden treasure-house would bring.
  • D10.10.36
    He urged the Shah, “Arise and see this store;A wealth of treasure lies behind that door.

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