Manuscript of the Divan of Hasan Dihlavi
Persian
The small manuscript opens with an illuminated heading above the text which is copied in nastaliq script in 15 lines and two columns to a page. There are three paintings in Safavid style. The binding has been rebound with its filigree doublures on the outside. The present doublures which used to be on the outside are entirely gilded and decorated with stamped motifs, .
Ink, colors, and gold on paper; tooled and gilded leather binding
Safavid period