Verses by Hafiz (recto and verso), folio from an album

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1958.237
People: Calligraphy by Muhammad al-Abrishami al-Mashhadi, Persian
Title: Verses by Hafiz (recto and verso), folio from an album
Classification: Albums
Work Type: album folio
Date: 17th century
Places: Creation Place: Middle East, Iran
Culture: Persian
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/216646

Physical Descriptions

Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions: folio: 30.5 x 20.3 cm (12 x 8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Goelet
Accession Year: 1958
Object Number: 1958.237
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Calligraphic text is placed in illuminated panesl and the margins are gold sprinkled on blue paper on the recto side and marbled on cream colored paper on the verso side.

Exhibition History

Sewn Together With Peace of Mind, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 03/29/1997 - 06/08/1997

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