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1986
Journal article
The Būstān of Sa’dī: an illustrated Persian manuscript dated 850/1446
AMONG the notable items acquired in recent years by the Department of Oriental Manuscripts and Printed Books is a finely calligraphed and illuminated mid-fifteenth century poetical manuscript in Persian (Or. 14237), containing three miniature paintings. Despite their slightly damaged condition these miniatures are of particular significance for the study of...Titley, Norah M. ; Waley, M. I.