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A dancing dervish and three musicians, from a Divan (Collected Poems) of Urfi (Persian, 1555–1591)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts an illustration of a man in a red hat and dress with a long brown cloak, dancing in the center. He wears a red hat with a curved brim and a red dress adorned with gold accents. A long brown cloak with a green belt flows behind him. Three musicians surround him. The musician on the left, wearing a blue shirt, holds a brown tambourine. The musician on the right, wearing a purple and blue robe, plays a stringed instrument. A third musician, below the dancer, wears a dark robe and holds a tan stringed instrument. The illustration is framed by a decorative border featuring a floral pattern with pink, purple, and black flowers on a gold background. The border is surrounded by multiple layers of beige and blue borders. The background of the illustration is a light brown color with a leaf pattern.

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