ManuscriptsSyrian14th century

Camel Driver at Rest (painting, verso; text, recto), from the Dum'at al-Båki of Ibn Fadlallåh al-'Umari; poetic verses

14th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

Syrian

Century

14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

18 x 12.7 cm (7 1/16 x 5 in.)

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