
Sa'di, of Shiraz (1184-1283-91)
Gulistan 1584
RCIN 1005022

Sa'di, of Shiraz (1184-1283-91)
1005022 - p2 R + p1 V.jpg 1584
A fine illuminated copy of Sa'di's Gulistan made in the workshop of the Mughal nobleman and personal attendant of Emperor Akbar, Abd al-Mutallib Khan, in Agra in 1584. The calligraphy is by Muhammad Husayn Kashmiri zarin-qalam ('Golden Pen'), a title given to him by the emperor in recognition of his skill. It was presented to Akbar as a gift.