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Written by: Onur TunaResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Miniature Painting · Catalogue no. 123690
IslamicDouble Title Page of 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 | Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), 16th century, c.1550 |
| Culture / Origin | Iran |
| Medium | Opaque watercolor and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 28.6 × 34.7 cm (11 1/4 × 13 3/4 in.); Right Page: 29.1 × 17.8 cm (11 7/16 × 7 in.); Left Page: 28.9 × 18.4 cm (11 3/8 × 7 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Asia |
| Type | Drawing and Watercolor |
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