Design on Each Side for Waterwheel Worked by Donkey Power
Abbasid Period
1206
30.0 x 21.0 cm
Al-Jazari (? – ?)
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About this artwork
- Title: Design on Each Side for Waterwheel Worked by Donkey Power
- Artist: Al-Jazari
- Year: 1206
- Original dimensions: 30.0 x 21.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Putty
- Perceived brightness: brilliant