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Written by: Umut KaracaSpecialist · Miniature Painting
Miniature Painting · Catalogue no. 125156
IslamicAlexander Comforts the Dying Darius, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Islamic |
|---|---|
| Date | Timurid dynasty (ca. 1370–1507), c.1480/90 |
| Culture / Origin | Iran |
| Medium | Opaque watercolor and ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 10.3 × 14.4 cm (4 1/16 × 5 11/16 in.); Page: 34 × 21.6 cm (13 3/8 × 8 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Asia |
| Type | Painting |
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