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Single Leaf of Youths Before a Ruler at his Court
(Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World , Islamic Manuscripts)
This manuscript leaf, W.688, contains an illustration of a group of youths before a king and his courtiers that was executed in Iran during the early 11th century AH/AD 17th. Stylistically it relates to manuscript production in Shiraz in the 10th century AH/AD 16th and early 11th century AH/AD 17th. The painting is framed by illuminated borders in tones of gold. The back of the leaf has additional illumination and no text.
Provenance
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Exhibitions
| 1988 | Treasures in Heaven: Armenian Manuscript Illumination. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/1964 | Treatment | re-housed |
| 6/17/1981 | Examination | examined for condition |
Geographies
Iran (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 15 3/8 x W: 9 7/16 in. (39 x 24 cm); Image H: 10 5/16 x W: 6 1/8 in. (26.2 x 15.5 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
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.688
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