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Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di
Sa'di
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States
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Title:
Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di
Creator:
Sa'di
Date Created:
19th century
Physical Dimensions:
H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm) W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Type:
Illustrated manuscript
External Link:
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/446545
Medium:
Ink
,
watercolor
, and
gold
on
paper
; binding; dark tan
leather
with blind-pressed decoration
Repository:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
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