Didactic Verses (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Bustan by Sa'di
ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Didactic Verses (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Bustan by Sa'di

16th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink and gold on paper
Culture
Persian
Period
Safavid period
Century
16th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

36 x 24.2 cm (14 3/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

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