Page from a dispersed manuscript of Mir ‘Ali Shir Nava’i's Ghara’ib al-Sighar
While illustrations are generally found in the main field of Islamic manuscript pages, the margins could also be superbly decorated as demonstrated by several leaves displayed in this exhibition [see also EA2012.28, EA2012.31, EA2012.33, EA2012.35, EA2012.56, EA2012.28, EA2012.35, and EA2012.56]. On this page, lively groups of hunters, pages, and animals punctuate a hilly landscape outlined in subdued grey and gold tones. Touches of colour are selectively applied to some of the characters revealing their presence through the rocks and trees.
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Title
Page from a dispersed manuscript of Mir ‘Ali Shir Nava’i's Ghara’ib al-Sighar
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Series
Wonders of Childhood
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Artist/maker
Mir ‘Ali Shir Nava’i (1441 - 1501) (author) -
Associated place
Iran (place of creation) -
Date
early 17th century
Safavid Period (1501 - 1722) -
Material and technique
ink, colour, and gold on paper
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Object type
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Dimensions
mount 35.9 x 27.3 cm (height x width) -
No. of items
1
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Credit line
Bequeathed by Christopher T. Gandy, 2012.
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Museum location
Museum department
Eastern Art
Accession no.
EA2012.53
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