AlbumsPersian19th century

Nuts and Flowers, folio from an album

19th century

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Qajar period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

32 x 23.5 cm (12 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.)

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