AlbumsPersian20th century

A Youth under a Canopy, folio from a manuscript

20th century

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

35.3 x 23.8 cm (13 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.)

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