ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Timur Hunting, folio from a manuscript of the Zafarnama

16th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

21.5 x 12.7 cm (8 7/16 x 5 in.)

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