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The Lion Tamer

A work made of ink and gold on paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ink and gold on paper.

Date:

Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), early 17th century

Artist:

Iran
Attributed to Sadiqi Beg (1533-1610)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Artist

Sadiqi

Title

The Lion Tamer

Place

Iran (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1600–1625

Medium

Ink and gold on paper

Dimensions

Image: 13.8 × 19.6 cm (5 7/16 × 7 3/4 in.); Paper: 23.3 × 35.5 cm (9 3/16 × 14 in.)

Credit Line

Ann McNear Collection

Reference Number

1987.360.5

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