Persian miniatures from shah tahmasps shahnameh of 1528 held at the metropolitan museum of art, may 4july 4, 1972. Dating from the early16th century to about 1850, the works fall broadly into three categories. The collection includes one of two known portrait miniatures by jean clouet. Books on librarything tagged metropolitan museum of art miniatures. Persian miniatures is a picture book showcasing the metropolitan museum of arts collection of popular persian illustrations from the 14th to early 17th century. Metropolitan museum of art album of miniatures book series.
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