A Battle Scene from a Shahnama Manuscript

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Culture

Islamic

Title

A Battle Scene from a Shahnama Manuscript

Place

Iran (Artist's nationality:)

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1501–1600

Medium

Watercolor and gold on paper

Dimensions

31.5 × 20.2 cm (12 7/16 × 8 in.)

Credit Line

James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection

Reference Number

1971.818

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