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Bahram Gur with the Dragon, Page from a Manuscript of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami

Unknowncirca 1560

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Details

Title: Bahram Gur with the Dragon, Page from a Manuscript of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: circa 1560
Location: Iran, Qazvin
Physical Dimensions: 7 3/16 x 6 13/16 in. (18.10 x 17.15 cm)
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Object Classification: Manuscripts
Full Title: Bahram Gur with the Dragon, Page from a Manuscript of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
Curatorial Area: Islamic Art
Credit Line: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky
Chronology: 16th century
Artwork Accession Number: M.73.5.589

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