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Antique Persian Safavid Miniature Painting Archangel Michael

$6,000
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£4,555.09
£9,110.1750% Off
€5,251.27
€10,502.5450% Off
CA$8,487.83
CA$16,975.6650% Off
A$9,137.92
A$18,275.8450% Off
CHF 4,893.53
CHF 9,787.0750% Off
MX$110,108.67
MX$220,217.3450% Off
NOK 61,742.83
NOK 123,485.6650% Off
SEK 56,504.66
SEK 113,009.3350% Off
DKK 39,239.60
DKK 78,479.2150% Off

About the Item

An antique Persian miniature painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper, portraying Archangel Michael, the revered archangel of mercy in Persian mythology. Depicted fulfilling his divine duties, providing nourishment for bodies and souls, and overseeing the bestowal of rain and thunder upon the Earth. Matted. circa 17th or 18th century Safavid Period . Antique Persian Miniature Paintings For Collectors. OVERALL GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION. SIGNS OF WEAR AND AGE. REFER TO PHOTOS. MATTE 15 X 11 IN. IMAGE 6 X 4 IN. ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall good antique condition. Signs of age and wear. Scratches, patina, scuffs. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7386240296632

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