ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Manuscript of Ghazals by Amir Khusraw and Jami

c. 1533

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Calligraphy; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper, with stamped and tooled leather binding

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

18.1 x 10.8 cm (7 1/8 x 4 1/4 in.)

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