The Poet's Visit to an Indian Temple (painting, verso; calligraphy, recto), folio from a manuscript of Bustan of Sa'di
ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century

The Poet's Visit to an Indian Temple (painting, verso; calligraphy, recto), folio from a manuscript of Bustan of Sa'di

16th-17th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Persian
Century
16th-17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

23 x 15 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

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