Colophon page from "makhzan al-asrar" by haydar khwarazmi. This colophon, which fits into a trinagle, following the last two verse of the text, reads: “copied by the humble and poor and sinful slave imad al-mulk al-hasani, may god forgive his sins and cover his shortcomings, in the year 1023. ” a painting by the celebrated safavid artist riza-i abbasi occupies the rest of the space. Depicting an old man offering a flower to a youth, the image bears no direct relation to the text. Riza-i abbasi’s signature appears in minute letters in the center of the image. Nastaliq script. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper. Isfahan, dated 1614 (1023 ah). Art and history collection lts1995. 2. 85. Date: 1614.
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