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Written by: Derya TunaResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 108559
IslamicThe Ascent of the Prophet to Heaven, Page from the Khamsa of Nizami
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Islamic |
|---|---|
| Date | Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), c. 1600 |
| Culture / Origin | Iran |
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, gold, and ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 26.7 × 18.4 cm (10 1/2 × 7 1/4 in.); Paper: 35.4 × 24 cm (14 × 9 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Asia |
| Type | Drawing and Watercolor |
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