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Khamsa Amir Khusrau, W.624, back cover — painting probably by Manohar

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Written by: Giulia NovakSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 259767
painting probably by Manohar

Khamsa Amir Khusrau, W.624, back cover

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Back cover of the 1598 Khamsa by Amir Khusrau Dihlavi in ​​the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, W.624. The picture portion is original, but was probably placed in a surrounding frame during a restoration in Europe in the late 19th century.

Artist / Makerpainting probably by Manohar
Date1598
Culture / OriginKhamsa of Amir Khusraw (Walters MS 624)
Dimensions1784×2655 px (digital)
DepartmentIllumination (Tezhip)
TypeManuscript painting
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