Botanical Study of Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia)

late 18th century

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Title: Botanical Study of Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia)
Date: late 18th century
Geography: Made in India, Calcutta
Medium: Opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm)
W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2016
Object Number: 2016.652
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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