ManuscriptsPersian15th-16th century
Manuscript of the Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble) by Jami
15th-16th century
Dimensions
24 x 15.8 x 1.9 cm (9 7/16 x 6 1/4 x 3/4 in.)
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