ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Fragment of an Illuminated Margin (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript

16th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

15.6 x 8.8 cm (6 1/8 x 3 7/16 in.)

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