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Bustan of Sa di, detail (pen & ink with gold on paper)
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Bustan of Sa di, detail (pen & ink with gold on paper)
2919704 Bustan of Sa di, detail (pen & ink with gold on paper) by Persian School, (18th century); 14x290 cm; The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info.: Saadi Shirazi (1210-91/92), Persian poet. The poem has 10 sections each dealing with a different topic such as humility, good government, love, wisdom and justice. It begins with panegyrics and the whole is dedicated to Atabak Abubakr Sa d ibn Zangy (1231-60), the ruler of Shiraz. This copy was written for George III, King of Great Britain (1760-1810), in various Persian scripts, much in minute writing within the large letters and leaves of the design on the roll. The name of the copyist, Mir Ali Amjad Khan, appears at end.
Also a three page description written by Sir Charles W Rouse Boughton, Secretary of the Board of Control (of India), dated 15 April 1790, and referring to the manuscript shown to him by Henry Dundas, later 1st Viscount Melville, influential member of the board of Control from its inception in 1784 and president in 1793, as well as a letter to Principal Haldane from Lord Melville, Melville Castle, 18 January 1847, enclosing manuscript for deposit in Library and also enclosing letter from CW Rouse Boughton, Corney House, 15 April 1790, giving description of manuscript.); eUniversity of St. Andrews Library; Persian, out of copyright
Media ID 22420724
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This print showcases a detailed section of the "Bustan of Sa di" an exquisite pen and ink artwork adorned with gold on paper. Created by the Persian School in the 18th century, this masterpiece measures 14x290 cm and is housed at The University of St. Andrews in Scotland, UK. The "Bustan of Sa di" is a poetic collection written by Saadi Shirazi, a renowned Persian poet from the 13th century. Divided into ten sections, each delves into various profound topics such as humility, good government, love, wisdom, and justice. This particular copy was specially crafted for George III, King of Great Britain during his reign from 1760 to 1810. The intricate design features meticulous Persian scripts meticulously woven within large letters and leaves throughout the composition. Mir Ali Amjad Khan's name appears at its conclusion as the talented copyist responsible for this remarkable piece. Accompanying this print are three pages describing the manuscript written by Sir Charles W Rouse Boughton on April 15th, 1790. These documents were presented to Principal Haldane by Lord Melville on January 18th, 1847. They include references to Henry Dundas' involvement in sharing this extraordinary manuscript with Boughton. With its rich history and stunning craftsmanship captured through Bridgeman Images' lens for Fine Art Finder's collection, this photograph offers viewers a glimpse into an ancient world where artistry intertwines seamlessly with literature and culture.
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