Yusuf and Zulaykha (recto); Illustration and Text (Persian Verses) in an Anthology with some verses from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) of Jami; The Fifth Throne
The image depicts a colorful illustration of people in a courtyard. The scene shows a group of people sitting on the floor around a low table. The people wear robes in shades of blue, orange, yellow, white and green. One person sits on the left on a tree branch; another person on the right holds a tray with fruit. The courtyard scene includes a large tree on the left and a building on the right with a domed window. The building has peach-colored walls and blue and gold patterned panes in the window. The illustration is surrounded by a gold border with blue accents and a beige background. Persian script is visible in several places on the page.
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