Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di
Object type: Illustrated manuscript
Department: Islamic Art
Artist: Sa'di
Artist bio: Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1213–1291 Shiraz
Artist role: Author
Artist nationality: Iranian
Date: dated A.H. 936/ 1529 CE with later additions
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; leather
Dimensions: H. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm)
W. 6 5/8 in (16.8 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Attributed to Tabriz   Iran  
Credit line: Purchase, Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, Rogers Fund and Ehsan Yarshater Gift, 1986
Accession year: 1986
Tags: Gardens|Men|Women