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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