First page from a book
Dateearly 16th century
Maker
Persian
Label TextThis page, now separated from its original volume, provides an introduction for many pages to follow. It promises “selections from the wise men and books of the ancients.” Written in the graceful nasta’liq script, framed by perfectly asymmetrical vines and flowers, this page can only hint at the artistry of the contents when the book was intact.
Object number41.25
Photo CreditPhoto: Sarah Berman
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
DimensionsOverall h.: 21 in.
Overall w.: 17 in.
Sheet h.: 14 in.
Sheet w.: 9 1/2 in.
MediumOpaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
Indian
late 16th century
Object number: 46.28
Mukhlis and Madhva Khurd
ca. 1570
Object number: 68.160
French
Late 13th century - early 14th century
Object number: 47.14
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