Folio Describing Anecdotes that Reveal a Close Communion with God

Album Title Page from the 10th Chapter of a dispersed copy of Sa'di’s Bustan (The Orchard)

Date16th century

Place createdHerat, Afghanistan, Asia

Place createdUzbekistan, Asia

Mediumink, colors and gold on paper

DimensionsPart (text panel): 9 5/16 × 5 1/2 in. (23.7 × 14 cm)

ClassificationsBooks and Manuscripts

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineGift of JoLynn M. and Byron W. Gustin

Accession Number2016.364

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