Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz

Author Sa'di Iranian
 Author Hafiz Iranian
 Calligrapher Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi Iranian

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This folio, copied by Sultan 'Ali Mashhadi—a renowned master of nasta'liq script—once formed part of an anthology of Persian poetry including selections from the works of Sa'di and Hafiz. It was common practice for valuable manuscripts to be remounted within new margins whether for aesthetic or preservation reasons. The folios of this highly treasured fifteenth‑century manuscript were remounted in the sixteenth century within colored margin papers beautifully painted with diverse scenes in silver and gold.

Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz, Sa'di (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1213–1291 Shiraz), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper

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Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz, Sa'di (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1213–1291 Shiraz), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz, Sa'di (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1213–1291 Shiraz), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz, Sa'di (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1213–1291 Shiraz), Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper

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