Withering Plants and Insects
AlbumsPersian18th century

Withering Plants and Insects

c. 1738-1739

Artists

Aqa ZamanArtist
Classification
Albums
Medium
Watercolor on paper
Culture
Persian
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

15.56 x 10 cm (6 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)

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