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Illustrated manuscript, "Layla and Majnun"

19th century

Object PlaceIran

Medium/TechniqueInk and watercolor on paper

Dimensions.14 x .198

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary E. Norcross

Accession number91.149

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