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Gulistan of Sa'di manuscript
19th century

India
An'am: selection of suras from the Qur'an
18th century?

Probably Turkey
Cover of the manuscript accessioned as S1986.58.1, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d. 1020)
probably 19th century

Iran
The Shahnamah by Firdausi
late 18th century

India
Folio from a Divan (collected poems) by Hafiz (d.1390); recto: Prince and Princess listen to musicians; verso: text
19th century

Iran
Qur'an
19th century

Iran
Folio from an unidentified text; verso, The prophet Muhammad on his way to conquer Mecca; recto, text, The prophet Muhammad proceeds to conquer the Holy Shrine of Mecca
19th century

Iran
Book of prayers
18th century

Turkey
Qur'an
1768 (1182 AH) (text) and ca. 1770-1800 (cover)

Isfahan, Iran
Gauri Ragini
late 18th century

Bikaner, Rajasthan state, India
Stenciled border
19th century
Pali Manuscript of a Buddhist Text
circa 1800

Burma