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TITLE OF WORK: A prince is shown visiting his lady with an attendant, musicians and a dancer.

TYPE OF WORK: Painting, lacquered papier mâché

DATE: 1815

DATE DETAILS: approx.

COMMENTS: Side B. Book cover with painted illustrations on both sides. Outside illustration depicts a nighttime scene in a Zenana, or harem. A prince is shown embracing his lady on a cushion before attendants,

LOCALITY OF REFERENCE: Persia, Iran, Qajar

DANCE FORM: duo