Author
Sa'di (died 691 AH/AD 1292), Muhammad ibn Ahmad `Assar Tabrizi (died 1382)
Publication Date
980 AH/AD 1572 (Safavid)
Publication Place
Iran (Place of Origin) -
Subject
Islamic World, Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic Manuscripts
Type
Document
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
Folio H: 12 5/8 x W: 8 7/16 in. (32.0 x 21.5 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.619
Library Location
Not on view
Date
980 AH/AD 1572 (Safavid)
Notes
Walters manuscript W.619 is an illuminated manuscript containing 2 works by Sa"di (died 691 AH/AD 1292): the Gulistan (Rose garden) and the Bustan (Orchard). It was copied in 980 AH/AD 1572 by Muhammad Riza al-Tabrizi in Iran. The text of the Gulistan appears in the main area, while that of the Bustan is inscribed obliquely around the main text area on three sides. Both texts are written in black and gold nasta"liq script. The margins are multi-colored, gold-sprinkled tinted or marbled paper. The original leather binding dates to the 10th century AH/AD 16th and has dentelle-style decorated boards and doublures with gold filigree work over a multi-colored ground of blue, green, red, and black.
Sergi Ayrıntıları
Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces in Miniature. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.
Sergi Yılı
1984-1985
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters
