ManuscriptsPersian19th century

Manuscript of Siraj al-Munir (Reflection of Light) by Muhammad Sharif ibn Shams al-DIn

19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Painting with text; ink, opaque watercolor and gold, with lacquer binding

Culture

Persian

Period

Qajar period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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