AlbumsPersian18th century

Verses about Love by Sa'di, folio from an album

18th century

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

31.5 x 21.2 cm (12 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)

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