An Episode from the Story of the Sasanian King Khusrau and His Beloved Shirin, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami (1141–1209) (verso); Persian verses from a Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) of Jami (d. 1492) (recto)

Creator

Unknown

Title

Collection

Islamic Art

Creation date

1540–70

Culture

Iran, probably Shiraz, Safavid period (1501-1722)

Technique

Opaque watercolor, gold, silver, and ink on paper; double-sided