Islamic
Divan of Hafiz
1540
Bound in tooled leather with gold and black pigment, this manuscript cover exemplifies the refined artistry of 16th-century Islamic bookmaking, housing the celebrated poetry of Hafiz within illuminated pages.
- Medium
- Cover: bound in leather, tooled, applied gold and black pigment; interior: ink, gold and opaque watercolor on paper
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Museum · Art Institute of Chicago
Spotted works by Islamic
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