Hulagu Khan giving a feast and dispensing favor upon the amirs and princes, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles)
An illustration depicting a scene with numerous men. A man sits on a raised platform at the center, wearing an orange robe and green shawl. He gestures with his right hand. The platform is covered with a blue patterned cloth. A low table with dishes is positioned in front of him. The room features a red roof with striped trim. A green and red building with gold accents is visible in the background. A tree stands to the left. Men are seated around the central platform. The image includes blocks of writing. The scene includes a blue sky with clouds. In the bottom section, three men are shown standing, one on horseback, and another sitting on a yellow object. Men wear robes and head coverings. The border is tan.
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