AlbumsPersian16th-17th century

Persian verses in calligraphic composition, illuminated folio from an album

c. 1600

Description

. The illuminated text panel (Admonition against Pride) is placed in marbled and gold sprinkled margins.

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

24.6 x 16.1 cm (9 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

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