Artists' ToolsPersian19th century

Stamp with the Head of Gushtasp for Block Printing on Cotton (Qalamkari)

19th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Shemshad wood

Culture

Persian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

16.84 x 12.7 cm (6 5/8 x 5 in.)

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