Folio with Introductory sarloh (chapter heading)

Book TitlePage from a dispersed copy of Nizami’s (d. 1217) Khosrow and Shirin

Dateca. 1620-1630

Place createdIndia, Asia

Mediumink, colors and gold on paper

DimensionsPart (mount window): 11 3/16 × 6 7/16 in. (28.4 × 16.4 cm)

ClassificationsBooks and Manuscripts

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineGift of JoLynn M. and Byron W. Gustin

Accession Number2016.418

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