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Shirin Begging Forgiveness from Khasraw by Persia — VisualArtsDB

Shirin Begging Forgiveness from Khasraw

Shirin Begging Forgiveness from Khasraw

Medium: Ink, colors and gold on paper
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (26.6 x 15.9 cm)
Genre: Painting
Museum: Minneapolis Institute of Art

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