Frontispiece, Introduction (recto), Introduction (verso), folio 2 from a Manuscript of the Bustan by Sa`di | Harvard Art Museums | KenAI

Frontispiece, Introduction (recto), Introduction (verso), folio 2 from a Manuscript of the Bustan by Sa`di

ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Frontispiece, Introduction (recto), Introduction (verso), folio 2 from a Manuscript of the Bustan by Sa`di

1551

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

24.13 x 16.83 cm (9 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.)

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