Author
Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Qasr Tabrizi (against 1382), the writer’s guide
Publication Date
881 AH/AD 1476
Publication Place
Iran (Place of Origin) -
Subject
Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World, Islamic Manuscripts
Type
Document
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
Folio H: 8 1/16 x W: 4 3/4 in. (20.5 x 12 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.627
Library Location
Not on view
Date
881 AH/AD 1476
Notes
Walters manuscript W.627 is an illustrated copy of the well-known poem recounting the platonic love story between Mihr (the Sun), the son of Shahpur, and his vizier's son Mushtari (Jupiter). The story of 90 chapters was composed by Muhammad ibn Ahmad "Assar Tabrizi (died 784 AH/AD 1382). The present copy was written in Nasta"liq script by Murshid al-Katib in 881 AH/AD 1476. Considering the number of surviving manuscripts in which this calligrapher's name is found, it seems he was particularly prolific. The present codex is illustrated with 9 paintings. The gold-brushed leather binding with doublures of red leather decorated with filigree work is original to the manuscript.
Sergi Ayrıntıları
Checkmate! Medieval People at Play. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore., Highlights from the Collection. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore., Masterpieces of Ornament. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore., Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces in Miniature. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.
Sergi Yılı
2010, 1998-2001, 1988, 1984-1985
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters, after 1894
