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Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi (d.1454) with Muhammad Amuli for whom he wrote poems and riddles, Majalis al-'ushshaq, Shiraz, Iran, c.1560 — British Library

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Written by: Margaux FernándezSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 226187
British Library

Sharaf al-Din ‘Ali Yazdi (d.1454) with Muhammad Amuli for whom he wrote poems and riddles, Majalis al-‘ushshaq, Shiraz, Iran, c.1560

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Source: Or. 11837, f.149 Caption: Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi (d.1454) with Muhammad Amuli for whom he wrote poems and riddles Title of Work: Majalis al-'ushshaq Shelfmark: Or. 11837 Author: Kamal al-Din Husayn Gazurgahi Place and date of production: Shiraz, Iran, c.1560 Credit: British Library

Artist / MakerBritish Library
Datecirca 1560
Culture / OriginMajalis al-'ushshaq (BL Or. 11837)
Dimensions669×1024 px (digital)
DepartmentMiniature Painting
TypeManuscript painting
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