Leaf of Calligraphy from Poems by Sa'di

Sa'di, 16th century

Artist

Sa'di (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1213–1291 Shiraz)

Date

16th century

Culture or place

Iran

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; decoupage and stenciled borders

Size

H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7cm)

Type

Codices

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed