AlbumsPersian16th-17th century

Battle Scene

16th-17th century

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

26.2 x 20 cm (10 5/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

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