Text (recto and verso), bifolio from a manuscript of Yusuf va Zulaykha by Jami
ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Text (recto and verso), bifolio from a manuscript of Yusuf va Zulaykha by Jami

16th century

Description

Bifolium with 1936.150.8.2

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: 22 x 14 cm (8 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

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