Al Beharistan [001]

Title
Al Beharistan [001]
LC Subject
Sufi poetry, Persian Manuscripts, Persian Poetry--Early works to 1800
Item Locator
Eugene, OR, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, MS 017.
Repository
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Alternative
Baha_rist__n ; Abode of spring [001]
Author
Jāmī, 1414-1492
Description
Manuscript codex. Jami, the last classic poet of Persia. Beharistan is in prose & verse similar in character and arrangement to the Gulistan (Rose Garden) of Sa'di, and embedded with themes of Sufi mysticism. Collation: 8vo in quires of 8 except I_, XI^__, Final_. Decoration: f1v: headpiece of rectilinear gilt panel upon blue base, with highlights of black, red, white, purple, green and light blue, in floral pattern on gold vines. Binding: Carnelian morocco, edge paneled in a pattern of embossed circles, center medallion on front & rear cover, with two additional embossments repeated above & below. Script: Nasta' liq in black ink Content Note: Jami, the last classic poet of Persia. Beharistan is in prose & verse similar in character and arrangement to the Gulistan (Rose Garden) of Sa'di, and embedded with themes of Sufi mysticism.
Provenance
Donation/Purchase; Julia Burgess, 1935-1942.
Work Type
codices
Location
Iran
Date
1558
Identifier
MS_017_001
Item Locator
MS 017
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Dc Rights Holder
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Use Restrictions
Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives.
Language
Persian
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Tinted smooth paper
Set
University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
Institution
University of Oregon
Layout
130 leaves ; 196 x 128 mm Pages are demarcated by gold borders encapsulating the entire writing area. Often in two columns (133 x 34 mm).