Gulistan, 'Rose Garden'

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Title
Gulistan, 'Rose Garden'
Creator
Sheikh Muslih al-Din Sa'di
Year/Period
17th century
Region
Iran
Object Type
illuminated manuscripts, rare books
Material
gold (metal), ink, paper (fiber product)
Technique
bookbinding (process), calligraphy (process), illumination (image-making process)
Dimension
Object size: L23.2cm x W14.1cm
Accession No.
1997-05217
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

A work by the great classical Persian poet, Sa’di (d.1292), the Gulistan is renowned for its use of eloquent and clear language. Written mainly in prose, its eight chapters contain stories and maxims.

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