Nezami Ganjavi
Alexander Feasting with the Emperor of China, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
Author
Nezami Ganjavi(Persian, 1141–1217)Persian, 1141–1217
CulturePersian
Titles
- Alexander Feasting with the Emperor of China, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
Datesecond quarter of 16th century
MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsSheet: 12 1/4 × 8 1/4 in. (31.1 × 21 cm)
Mount: 15 1/8 × 10 1/2 in. (38.4 × 26.7 cm)
Mount: 15 1/8 × 10 1/2 in. (38.4 × 26.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. E.M. Soudavar
Object number2013.102
Not on view
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