Manuchehr Kills Tur, Manuscript from Shahnama
Unknown
Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), 16th century, dated 1580/1590
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions
27.3 × 14.6 cm (10 3/4 × 5 3/4 in.)
Classification
miniature painting
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
52293
About the Artist
Unknown
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