Folio from a manuscript of the Divan of Hafiz with margin illustrations of dragons in foliage (recto), and birds and animals (verso)
ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Folio from a manuscript of the Divan of Hafiz with margin illustrations of dragons in foliage (recto), and birds and animals (verso)

1525-1530

Artists

Sultan MuhammadArtist
Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor 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

folio: 30.3 x 19 cm (11 15/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

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