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Gold and Jewels Poured on the Heir
Book D7 · The Early Sasanians

Gold and Jewels Poured on the Heir

From D7.3, The Daughter of Ardavan Bears a Son. It illustrates D7.3.68–71:

  • D7.3.68
    He called for gold and gems from all his treasure,And priceless rubies, heaped beyond all measure.
  • D7.3.69
    They poured the gold and jewels on the heir,And sifted musk and ambergris through air.
  • D7.3.70
    The coins concealed his head beneath their flow;No eye could see his face for gems below.
  • D7.3.71
    The Shah heaped gems upon his faithful guide,And gave a gold-adorned seat at his side.

In the picture

Ardeshir BabakanArdeshir's ministerShapur (son of Ardeshir)
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