The Manuscript of Gulistan (Rose Garden)

Author: Sa`di, Persian,

1572-73 CE/980 AH/AH 980

Ink and gold on paper; leather binding.

Aga Khan Museum

The cover of a book features intricate floral and geometric patterns in gold, red, and blue on a dark background. The leather binding shows signs of age and wear. The cover of a book features intricate floral and geometric patterns in gold, red, and blue on a dark background. The leather binding shows signs of age and wear. The Manuscript of Gulistan (Rose Garden), Iran, 1572-73 CE/980 AH/AH 980 Accession number: AKM375