ManuscriptsPersian19th century

Illuminated roundel enclosing scene of a ruler with courtiers and gifts

19th Century

Description

Although the inscription below the work is signed by "Lowly `Ali Quli ", the date 998 (1590 AD) seems to be added afterwards.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Qajar period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

35.3 x 28.5 cm (13 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.)

Provenance

[Adrienne Minassian, New York, Autumn 1981], sold; to Edwin Binney, 3rd, 1981, bequest; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1985.

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