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Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
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Ink opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Mughal binding probably of the 17th century painted and lacquered
Islamic Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Purchase Lila Acheson Wallace Gift 1994
Title: Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
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Ink opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Mughal binding probably of the 17th century painted and lacquered.
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