ManuscriptsPersian15th-16th century

Man and Youth Seated on an Outdoor Terrace, illustrated folio from a manuscript

c. 1500

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

15th-16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

25.4 x 14.9 cm (10 x 5 7/8 in.)

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