ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century
The Poet's Visit to an Indian Temple (painting, verso; calligraphy, recto), folio from a manuscript of Bustan of Sa'di
16th-17th century
Dimensions
23 x 15 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
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