Accession Number
1963/1.39A

Title
Book Cover, made for the 15th-century manuscript of the Shahnama of Firdausi (The "Kervorkian Shahnama")

Artist(s)
Iranian

Artist Nationality
Iranian

Object Creation Date
early 19th century

Medium & Support
papier mâché, paint and lacquer with leather spine

Dimensions
10 1/2 in. x 6 7/8 in. ( 26.7 cm x 17.5 cm )

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Primary Object Classification
Mixed Media

Primary Object Type
book

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Keywords
Shahnama