ManuscriptsPersian16th century
Frontispiece, Introduction (recto), Introduction (verso), folio 2 from a Manuscript of the Bustan by Sa`di
1551
Dimensions
24.13 x 16.83 cm (9 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.)
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