Episodes from the Story of Mahuy (text, recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Text folio, with titles “How Mahuy was informed of Yazdigird’s death and ascended the throne” and “Mahuy’s consultation with the minister and his answer to him” Recto. Text corresponds with Ramazani (1963) vol. 5, pp. 237-38, lines 7942-7971; text describes how Mahuy of Sur was informed of the obsequies of Yazdigird, and ascended the throne. Verso. Text corresponds with Ramazani (1963) vol. 5, pp. 328-30, lines 7972-8001; subtitles in text read, "Reign of Mahuy lasted six months," and "How Bijan, hearing of the slaying of Yazdigird and of Mahuy 's accession to the throne, left with a host to fight with him."