Folio 259 from a Manuscript of the Khamsa by Amir Khusraw of Delhi (d. 1325)

ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Folio 259 from a Manuscript of the Khamsa by Amir Khusraw of Delhi (d. 1325)

16th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

31.27 x 18.89 cm (12 5/16 x 7 7/16 in.)

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