Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz, late 15th century
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz, late 15th century, Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat, Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper, 11 7/8 x 7 1/2in. ( x 19cm), Codices, This leaf comes from a dispersed anthology of Persian poetry. The leaves were remounted with borders painted in gold and silver on colored grounds - most commonly dark blue or salmon pink. The border designs range from a medley of animals, both real and fantastic - the latter borrowed from a Chinese repertory - amidst trees, foliage and rocks to those containing human figures engaged in varied active and contemplative pursuits
Size: 3177px × 4539px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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