Calligraphy, Verses by Nizami Surrounded by Expressions of Self-reflection (recto); Drawing, Dragon in Foliage (verso)
15th century
Artists
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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