Anthology of Persian Poetry

Description Exhibitions Provenance Credit

Description Walters manuscript W.654 is an anthology in fragmentary form of Persian poetry with such names as Bana'i, Qudsi, Niki, Hayrati, Humayun, Fasihi, Qayimi, and Kamal mentioned in the text. It was written in Nasta'liq script on tinted and marbled paper probably in the 12th century AH/AD 18th. The 3 illustrations are in an archaizing early Safavid style and may have been painted in Iran or India. The binding is not original to the manuscript.

Exhibitions

Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces in Miniature. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1984-1985.

Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Iranian (Artist)

Period

12th century AH/AD 18th century

Medium

ink and pigments on paper covered with red leather
(Manuscripts & Rare Books)

Accession Number

W.654

Measurements

Folio H: 8 7/8 x W: 5 11/16 in. (22.5 x 14.5 cm)

Geographies

Iran (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View