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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1985.283
People
Unknown Artist
Title
Illuminated roundel enclosing scene of a ruler with courtiers and gifts
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
19th Century
Places
Creation Place: Middle East
Period
Qajar period
Culture
Persian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/215781

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions
35.3 x 28.5 cm (13 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
[Adrienne Minassian, New York, Autumn 1981], sold; to Edwin Binney, 3rd, 1981, bequest; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1985.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Edwin Binney, 3rd Collection of Turkish Art at the Harvard Art Museums
Accession Year
1985
Object Number
1985.283
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Although the inscription below the work is signed by "Lowly `Ali Quli ", the date 998 (1590 AD) seems to be added afterwards.

Verification Level

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