Painting (verso); text (recto), illustrated folio from a Shahnama of Firdawsi
ManuscriptsIndian15th century

Painting (verso); text (recto), illustrated folio from a Shahnama of Firdawsi

15th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Indian
Century
15th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 29.9 x 22.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 13/16 in.)

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