A Polo Game: Page from a Kulliyyat (Collected Works) of Sa'di

Arts of Asia

Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), 16th century, c. 1585

Iran
Shiraz

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Culture: Islamic
Title: A Polo Game: Page from a Kulliyyat (Collected Works) of Sa'di
Origin: Shiraz
Date: 1580–1600
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: 16.8 × 6.7 cm (6 5/8 × 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line: Ann McNear Collection
Reference Number: 1977.148

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