ManuscriptsPersian18th century

Slaying of a Monster, folio from a manuscript

18th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

9.8 x 16.2 cm (3 7/8 x 6 3/8 in.)

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