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| Keywords: Iranian - Anthology of Persian Poetry - Walters W655 - Top Exterior.jpg Walters manuscript W 655 is an illustrated collection of Persian poetry by such famous poets as Hafiz Sa'di Jami and Safa It was executed in Qajar Iran in an oblong format in the 13th century AH/AD 19th The text which is incomplete at the beginning and at the end is written in ploychrome Shikastah script Fifteen paintings illustrate the text The goatskin binding is original to the manuscript early 13th century AH/AD 19th century Qajar ink pigments laid paper covered with limp goatskin with painted cloth Folio cm 13 7 accession number W 655 35959 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters place of origin Iran Walters Art Museum license 2D Islamic manuscripts in the Walters Art Museum Art of Iran Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
