Hum captures Afrasiyab, Leaf from a Dispersed Shah-nama Series
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Caption
Indian. Hum captures Afrasiyab, Leaf from a Dispersed Shah-nama Series, late 16th century. Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, 10 5/8 x 7 3/16in. (27 x 18.3cm) Other: 8 x 4 3/4 in. (20.3 x 12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 84.201.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Culture
Title
Hum captures Afrasiyab, Leaf from a Dispersed Shah-nama Series
Date
late 16th century
Dynasty
Mughal
Period
Sultanate Period
Geography
Place made: Northern region, India, Place found: near Dehli, India
Medium
Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper
Classification
Dimensions
10 5/8 x 7 3/16in. (27 x 18.3cm) Other: 8 x 4 3/4 in. (20.3 x 12.1 cm)
Inscriptions
Recto, at top, in border, in Arabic: 288.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
84.201.1
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