Manuscript of Kulliyat (Complete Works) by Sa'di with Lacquered Cover

Islamic (culture or style)safavidiranpersianbookasian art

Date

Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736), 17th century

Medium

Cover: lacquered leather, Manuscript: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions

26.1 × 16.7 cm (10 1/4 × 6 9/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Charles Zadok

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