ManuscriptsPersian18th century

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

18th century

Classification

Manuscripts

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

folio: 19.2 x 12.3 cm (7 9/16 x 4 13/16 in.)

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