ManuscriptsPersian16th-17th century

Sufi Instruction, Frontispiece (painting, recto), Preface to the Bustan (verso), illustrated folio (2) from a Partial Manuscript of the Bustan of Sa`di

16th-17th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

23.18 x 14.29 cm (9 1/8 x 5 5/8 in.)

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