AlbumsPersian20th century

Two Dervishes, folio from an album

c. 1910-1920

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

15.8 x 10.2 cm (6 1/4 x 4 in.)

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