AlbumsPersian17th-18th century

Didactic Verses by Sa'di, folio from an album

17th-18th century

Artists

Mir `Ali al-Katib al-SultaniArtist

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

17th-18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

31.5 x 20.9 cm (12 3/8 x 8 1/4 in.)

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