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Bound Manuscript with Prayers in Praise of Imam 'Ali

Calligrapher Hasan 'Ali Iranian
dated 970 AH/1562 CE
Not on view
The folios of this prayer book are notable for the unusually large size of the nasta‘liq script and spacious layout. The calligrapher Hasan ‘Ali was reportedly adept at writing in a large scale. Prayer books such as this one proliferated during the reign of Shah Tahmasp (r. 1524–76) and represent a moment when the Safavid ruler handsomely rewarded poets who wrote eulogies of the Shi‘i Imams, rather than those who composed verses praising him.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bound Manuscript with Prayers in Praise of Imam 'Ali
  • Calligrapher: Hasan 'Ali (Iranian, died 1594–95)
  • Date: dated 970 AH/1562 CE
  • Geography: Made in Iran
  • Medium: Manuscript: Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
    Binding: Leather and gold
  • Dimensions: H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
    W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2017
  • Object Number: 2017.95
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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