Folio Describing the Pain and Sorrow Caused to the Heart by the Beloved

Book TitlePage of Poetry by the 9th–10th century Poet Yusuf Shah

Calligrapher Mir'Ali al-Heravi (Iranian, 16th century)

Date16th century

Place createdIran, Asia

Mediumink, gold, and color on paper

Dimensions4 1/4 × 7 1/2 in. (10.8 × 19.1 cm)
Part: 7 5/8 × 4 5/8 in. (19.4 × 11.7 cm)

ClassificationsBooks and Manuscripts

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineFanny Bryce Lehmer Fund

Accession Number1977.62

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