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On this folio from Walters manuscript W.649 verses of the poem Suz va gudaz (Burning and melting) are written in Nasta'liq in black ink. Framing lines in blue, gold, and red surround the text, and a border of polychrome floral motifs on a blue ground divides the verses.
| Artist / Maker | Muhammad `Ali Naqqash Mashhadi |
|---|---|
| Date | 1657 AD (1068 AH) (Safavid; Mughal) |
| Culture / Origin | Burning and Melting by Muhammad Riza Naw'i Khabushani (Walters MS 649) |
| Dimensions | 1168×1800 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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