ManuscriptsPersian19th-20th century

Illustrated Manuscript of the Complete Works of Sa'di

c. 1805

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Painting with text; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

24.4 x 14.29 x 2.6 cm (9 5/8 x 5 5/8 x 1 in.)

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