ManuscriptsPersian15th-16th century

Manuscript of the Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble) by Jami

15th-16th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Text; ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper with stamped leather cover

Culture

Persian

Century

15th-16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

24 x 15.8 x 1.9 cm (9 7/16 x 6 1/4 x 3/4 in.)

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