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Written by: Daniel TanakaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 226605
Made by UnknownDrawing, Persian miniature: Standing woman, 18th century
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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A woman with long veils is seen walking in a landscape and holding aloft a headband with her left thumb. Stylized clouds. Border with floral ornamentation.
| Artist / Maker | Made by Unknown |
|---|---|
| Date | 18th centurydate QS:P571,+1750-00-00T00:00:00Z/7 |
| Culture / Origin | 18th-century Persian miniatures |
| Dimensions | 2591×3849 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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