Humay and Humayun (painting, verso), Text (recto), folio 170 from a Manuscript of Humay va Humayun by Khwaju Kirmani

ManuscriptsPersian16th century

Humay and Humayun (painting, verso), Text (recto), folio 170 from a Manuscript of Humay va Humayun by Khwaju Kirmani

c. 1530

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

27 x 16.51 cm (10 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.)

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