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Angels Adoring Adam, Page from a Manuscript of the Majalis al' Ushshaq (The Gathering of Lovers)
Unknown
circa 1600
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States
Details
Title:
Angels Adoring Adam, Page from a Manuscript of the Majalis al' Ushshaq (The Gathering of Lovers)
Creator:
Unknown
Date Created:
circa 1600
Location:
Iran
Physical Dimensions:
10 x 6 1/2 in. (25.4 x 16.5 cm)
Medium:
Ink
, opaque
watercolor
, and
gold
on
paper
Object Classification:
Manuscripts
Full Title:
Angels Adoring Adam, Page from a Manuscript of the Majalis al' Ushshaq (The Gathering of Lovers)
Curatorial Area:
Islamic Art
Credit Line:
The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky
Chronology:
17th century, 16th century
Artwork Accession Number:
M.73.5.584
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