AlbumsPersian15th century

Calligraphy, Verses by Nizami Surrounded by Expressions of Self-reflection (recto); Drawing, Dragon in Foliage (verso)

15th century

Artists

Sultan Muhammad KhandanArtist

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Turkman period

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

40.1 x 27.7 cm (15 13/16 x 10 7/8 in.)

Provenance

Possibly Dikran Khan Kelekian (by 1933). Heeramaneck 13 October 1962 (by 1962), sold; to Edwin Binney, 3rd, 1962, bequest; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1985. Footnote: Edwin Binney, "Turkish Treasures From the Collection of Edwin Binney, 3rd", Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Oregon, 1979, p.146.

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