Shah Abbas II (reigned 1642-1667)

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Caption

Unknown Artist. Shah Abbas II (reigned 1642-1667), 17th century. Watercolor and gold on paper, 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. (24.8 x 16.5 cm) Image: 4 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (12.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson, 73.167.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Shah Abbas II (reigned 1642-1667)

Date

17th century

Dynasty

Safavid

Period

Safavid

Geography

Place made: Iran

Medium

Watercolor and gold on paper

Classification

Work on Paper

Dimensions

9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. (24.8 x 16.5 cm) Image: 4 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (12.4 x 9.5 cm)

Inscriptions

In Arabic, Qur'an 76:20, "When you look around Paradise, you will see delights and great dominion."

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson

Accession Number

73.167.1

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