A Rider Is Thrown from his Horse

mid-17th century

Not on view

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Title: A Rider Is Thrown from his Horse
Date: mid-17th century
Geography: Made in Iran
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: Overall page:
H. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm)
W. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
Drawing:
H. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm)
W. 3 5/8 in. ( 9.2 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Purchase, Gemma Hall Gift, in memory of Lewis R. M. Hall, 2018
Object Number: 2018.198
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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