Persian Verse (khamriyya) (verso)
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Persian Verse (khamriyya) (verso)

TitlePersian Verse (khamriyya) (verso)
Datec. 1509–59 16th century
Mediumink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper
ClassificationManuscript
OriginAfghanistan, Herat, Safavid period (1501–1722) Afghanistan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit linePersian Verse (khamriyya) (verso), c. 1509–59. Afghanistan, Herat, Safavid period (1501–1722). Ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper; sheet: 27.4 x 20 cm (10 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.); text area: 18.2 x 10.3 cm (7 3/16 x 4 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Mehmed A. Simsar in memory of Dr. Mehmed A. Simsar, 1983.1115.b
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Persian Verse (khamriyya) (verso)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1509–59. It is executed in ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper and classified as manuscript. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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