Horse and Groom
Artist
Unknown
CulturePersian
Date16th century
MediumWatercolor on paper
DimensionsOverall, Image: 4 x 6 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm)
Overall: 6 x 11 11/16 in. (15.2 x 29.7 cm)
Overall, Frame: 13 x 19 x 1/2 in. (33 x 48.3 x 1.3 cm)
Overall: 6 x 11 11/16 in. (15.2 x 29.7 cm)
Overall, Frame: 13 x 19 x 1/2 in. (33 x 48.3 x 1.3 cm)
InscribedSee remarks. Check painting for this inscription: "ya sahib al-zaman 1109" meaning 'Oh Lord of the Age 1109 AH = 1697-8 AD'
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number58.27.6
Not on view
DescriptionMiniature of a horse and groom. Opaque watercolor. Blue and gold flecked paper. According to label attached to miniature, this painting is rare due to the size of the figures.Exhibition HistoryNorfolk Museum, Gallery "H", Feb. 1958.
