Illuminated Persian manuscript leaf
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18, Object: 1
Identifier: Item 18
Scope and Contents
From early 18th century illuminated Persian manuscript. The leaf's inscription is in double columns, surrounded by gold borders consisting of gold and red flowers. The leaf is tinted in soft colors. The text of the manuscript is comprised of Persian peoms and epics. Persia CA. 1680-1720.
Dates
- Creation: 2500 BCE-1894 CE
- Other: Majority of material found in Bulk 1500-1800 CE
Conditions Governing Access
WMU Special Collections. Non-circulating. Contact department for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Dimensions
4.125 x 7.4 in. (10.5 x 18.8 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Western Michigan University Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Western Michigan University Libraries, Special Collections
Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490
lib_rbr@wmich.edu
Western Michigan University Libraries, Special Collections
Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490
lib_rbr@wmich.edu