ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century
Chapter 10 and the Colophon (recto), folio 16 from a Partial Manuscript of the Bustan of Sa`di
16th-17th century
Dimensions
23.18 x 14.29 cm (9 1/8 x 5 5/8 in.)
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