Illuminated text (recto), text (verso), folio from a manuscript of Persian poetry, left-hand side of a separated bifolio
ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Illuminated text (recto), text (verso), folio from a manuscript of Persian poetry, left-hand side of a separated bifolio

16th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Persian
Century
16th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

folio: 23.2 x 14.4 cm (9 1/8 x 5 11/16 in.)

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