Leaf of Calligraphy from Poems by Sa'di, 16th century

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Leaf of Calligraphy from Poems by Sa'di, 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; decoupage and stenciled borders, 6 7/8 x 10 1/2in. ( x ), Codices, This folio’s border is composed of cut buff paper carefully pasted onto blue paper to produce a bold design of plants and animals, with small cutouts that suggest the textures of fur and feathers. The motif of the entwined cypress and flowering tree was familiar to Persian art at the time

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Size: 3177px × 4338px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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