Author
Sa'di (died 691 AH/AD 1292)
Publication Date
10th century AH/AD 16th century (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: 10 5/8 x W: 6 5/16 in. (27.0 x 16.0 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.621
Library Location
Not on view
Date
10th century AH/AD 16th century (Safavid)
Notes
Walters manuscript W.621 is an illuminated and illustrated manuscript of the Bustan (The garden or The orchard) by the Persian poet Sa"di (died 691 AH/AD 1292). It dates to the 10th century AH/AD 16th and was produced in Iran. The text is written in black Nasta"liq script with gold chapter headings on cream and pink tinted paper. The codex opens with an illuminated titlepiece with the author's name (fol. 2b), and there are 3 illustrations (fols. 13a, 39a, and 92a). The lacquer binding is decorated with polychrome floral motifs. Its doublures have blue filigree work in the central ovals and cornerpieces. It is attributable to the 10th century AH/AD 16th and may be original to the manuscript.
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters
