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Source Description
This manuscript leaf, Walters W.713, is a sample of calligraphy in Nasta'liq script quoting verses by the Persian poet Sa'di Shirazi (died 691 AH/AD 1292). These verses were executed in Samarqand by Muhammad Amin ibn Baba Jan in 990 AH/AD 1582-1583. The blue, gray, and salmon borders are decorated with illuminated floral motifs.
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Document identity
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83872
label
Calligraphic Verses
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83872
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title
Calligraphic Verses
description
This manuscript leaf, Walters W.713, is a sample of calligraphy in Nasta'liq script quoting verses by the Persian poet Sa'di Shirazi (died 691 AH/AD 1292). These verses were executed in Samarqand by Muhammad Amin ibn Baba Jan in 990 AH/AD 1582-1583. The blue, gray, and salmon borders are decorated with illuminated floral motifs.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
Painting: 12th century AH/AD 18th century; Calligraphy: 990 AH/AD 1582-1583 (Safavid)
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CC0
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en
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illuminated manuscripts
folios (leaves)
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1
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1
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import
dimensions
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cm
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38
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25.5
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H: 14 15/16 x W: 10 1/16 in. (38 x 25.5 cm)
Source extras
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Islamic
dynasty
Safavid Dynasty
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ink and pigments on paper
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2191
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none
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1
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0
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photo
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