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Single Leaf of a Seated Man
11th century AH/AD 17th century (Safavid)
ink and pigments on paper mounted on pasteboard
(Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World , Islamic Manuscripts)
(Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World , Islamic Manuscripts)
This drawing, Walters manuscript leaf W.745, dates to the 11th century AH/AD 17th, and was executed in Safavid Iran. It depicts a seated figure in a Safavid-style turban. The dark blue borders with polychrome floral motifs appear to have been added at a later stage.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Walters Art Museum, 1952, by purchase.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/1986 | Examination | examined for condition |
| 1/8/1987 | Treatment | mounted; re-housed |
Geographies
Iran (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 2 3/4 x W: 1 15/16 in. (7 x 5 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1952
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
W.745
