PaintingsPersian19th 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.
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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