Verses About Humility from the Bustan by Sa'di, folio from an album
AlbumsPersian19th century

Verses About Humility from the Bustan by Sa'di, folio from an album

19th century

Classification
Albums
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Persian
Period
Qajar period
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

35.5 x 24.7 cm (14 x 9 3/4 in.)

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