Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di 1497 - 1547

"Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di" is an illustrated manuscript page depicting a scene of polo players by the Safavid artist Mir 'Ali al-Husaini. The image features a group of men playing polo on horseback, with an observer watching from a hill in the background. The painting, created between 1497 and 1547, demonstrates the skill of Safavid miniature painting with its intricate details, vibrant colors, and use of gold leaf. The work is a fine example of the artistic traditions of the Safavid period in Persia.