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The Caravansary at Kashan
Michel Demasso (French, second half 17th cent.)
about 1685
Medium/Technique
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 20.2 x 32.1 cm (7 15/16 x 12 5/8 in.)(irregularly trimmed)
Platemark: 19.3 x 30 cm (7 5/8 x 11 13/16 in.)
Platemark: 19.3 x 30 cm (7 5/8 x 11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Sylvester Rosa Koehler
Accession NumberK4864.12
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionIllustration from Jean-Baptiste Chardin (Sir John Chardin), "Journal du Voyage du Chevalier Chardin en Perse, et aux Indes Orientales" (Lyons, 1687), vol. 2 [first edition 1685]
Marks
Verso, center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of Sylvester Rosa Koehler, Boston (1837-1900)(Lugt 1580); verso, lower right, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Koehler Collection (Lugt 1581)
ProvenanceSylvester Rosa Koehler, Boston (1837-1900)(Lugt 1580); his gift to the MFA October 20, 1898