AlbumsPersian17th century

Verses by Hafiz (recto and verso), folio from an album

17th century

Artists

Muhammad al-Abrishami al-MashhadiArtist

Description

Calligraphic text is placed in illuminated panesl and the margins are gold sprinkled on blue paper on the recto side and marbled on cream colored paper on the verso side.

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 30.5 x 20.3 cm (12 x 8 in.)

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