ManuscriptsPersian19th century

Folio from a Persian manuscript

19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and silver on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

40.6 x 28.3 cm (16 x 11 1/8 in.)

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