Manuscript of Siraj al-Munir (Reflection of Light) by Muhammad Sharif ibn Shams al-DIn
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Manuscript of Siraj al-Munir (Reflection of Light) by Muhammad Sharif ibn Shams al-DIn

19th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Painting with text; ink, opaque watercolor and gold, with lacquer binding
Culture
Persian
Period
Qajar period
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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