AlbumsPersian16th-17th century

Two Youths, folio from a manuscript

c. 1600

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

17.8 x 10.4 cm (7 x 4 1/8 in.)

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