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Illustrated Manuscript of the Divan of Anvari, copied for Emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605)
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This illustrated copy of the Divan of Anvari was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605). The colophon at the end of the manuscript states, "This elegant copy was completed at the hand of the sinful slave who hopes for God's mercy ...(name obliterated)... in the city of Lahore at the beginning of Dhu'l-qa'da 996 (September 22, 1588)”. The manuscript is illustrated with numerous high-quality paintings interspersed throughout the text. The text belongs to Anvari (1126-1189), considered one of the greatest figures in Persian literature. Anvari’s poems were collected in a Divan, which contains eulogies, satire, panegyrics, and other forms of poetry and prose.
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Title: Illustrated Manuscript of the Divan of Anvari, copied for Emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605)
Description:
This illustrated copy of the Divan of Anvari was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar (r.
1556-1605).
The colophon at the end of the manuscript states, "This elegant copy was completed at the hand of the sinful slave who hopes for God's mercy .
(name obliterated).
in the city of Lahore at the beginning of Dhu'l-qa'da 996 (September 22, 1588)”.
The manuscript is illustrated with numerous high-quality paintings interspersed throughout the text.
The text belongs to Anvari (1126-1189), considered one of the greatest figures in Persian literature.
Anvari’s poems were collected in a Divan, which contains eulogies, satire, panegyrics, and other forms of poetry and prose.
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