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Shamsa Medallion

Shamsa Medallion

Shamsa Medallion

1499–1699

Medium: Opaque watercolor, gold, and black ink inlaid on laid paper
Genre: Watercolor
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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paintingIslamic (culture or style)inkgoldwatercolorpaper (fiber product)

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