AlbumsPersian16th-17th century

Verses Invoking the Beginning of Spring, folio from an album

16th-17th century

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

30.1 x 19 cm (11 7/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

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