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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Persian
Title:Within the Potter's House; The Rubaiyat By Omar Khayyam
Date Made:19th-early 20th century
Type:Painting
Materials:Opaque watercolor on paper; Miniature painting
Measurements:Mat: 24 in x 19 15/16 in; 60.96 cm x 50.64125 cm; Sheet: 17 13/16 in x 12 13/16 in; 45.24375 cm x 32.54375 cm; Image: 17 5/16 in x 12 3/16 in; 43.97375 cm x 30.95625 cm
Narrative Inscription:  INSCRIPTION: versto, lwr. r. (graphite): 1991.4.50; LABEL: verso, upp. l.: madu [ill.] Pe [ill. ] 1754
Accession Number:  MH 1991.4.50
Credit Line:Bequest of Helene Brosseau Black (Class of 1931)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
mh_1991_4_50_v1.jpg

Description:
Center medallion: male potter at wheel with 3 male assistants, bearded male figure. Medallions at top and bottom with Snow Leopard attacking a Gazelle. The Rubaiyat By Omar Khayyam

Subjects:
Watercolor painting

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