Al Beharistan [008]

Title: Al Beharistan [008]
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 [008]
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_008
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).