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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)
2919714 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 22695982
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This print showcases a stunning detail from the "Bustan of Sa di" a renowned Persian manuscript dating back to the 18th century. The artwork, created by the talented Persian School, measures an impressive 14x290 cm and is currently housed at The University of St. Andrews in Scotland. The "Bustan of Sa di" is a poetic masterpiece composed by Saadi Shirazi, a prominent Persian poet from the 13th century. This particular copy was meticulously written for George III, King of Great Britain during his reign from 1760 to 1810. It features intricate pen and ink illustrations embellished with delicate gold accents on paper. Each section of this remarkable poem delves into various themes such as humility, good governance, love, wisdom, and justice. The opening verses pay tribute to Atabak Abubakr Sa d ibn Zangy, the ruler of Shiraz at that time. Mir Ali Amjad Khan is credited as the skilled copyist who painstakingly transcribed this work using different Persian scripts within the large letters and design elements present on the scroll. Accompanying this extraordinary piece are three pages describing its historical significance penned by Sir Charles W Rouse Boughton in April 1790. Additionally, there is a letter from Lord Melville dated January 1847 enclosing both Boughton's description and manuscript for deposit in Library. This mesmerizing image captured by Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate not only the artistic brilliance but also the cultural richness preserved within this timeless masterpiece.
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