Author
Husayn Va'iz Kashifi (died 1504-1505), Mirza Rahim navadah-i Mirza Amin Afshar
Publication Date
1264 AH/AD 1847 (Qajar)
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: 13 3/4 x W: 8 7/16 in. (35 x 21.5 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.599
Library Location
Centre Street: Third Floor: Manuscripts
Date
1264 AH/AD 1847 (Qajar)
Notes
Walters manuscript W.599 is an illuminated and illustrated copy of Anvar-i Suhayli (The lights of Canopus), dating to the 13th century AH/AD 19th. It is a Persian version of Kalilah wa-Dimnah (The fables of Bidpay). It was completed on 26 Jumadá I 1264 AH/AD 1847 by Mirza Rahim. The text is written in Nasta'liq script in black and red ink, revealing the influence of Shikastah script. There are 123 paintings illustrating the text. The Qajar binding is original to the manuscript.
Sergi Ayrıntıları
Paws on Parchment. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
Sergi Yılı
2025-2026
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters
