Photo of collection object Shamsa Medallion — Shamsa Medallion, 16th/17th century. Opaque watercolor, gold, and black ink inlaid on laid paper, public-domain.

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Shamsa Medallion

16th/17th century

Maker Unknown

Arts of Asia

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Opaque watercolor, gold, and black ink inlaid on laid paper
Medium: Opaque watercolor, Gold, black ink inlaid on laid paper
Locations: country: Iran
Departments: Arts of Asia
Rights Statement: public-domain
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