Page of calligraphy
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Period
17th century -
Geography
Iran -
Material
Ink and gold on paper -
Dimension
H x W: 35.1 x 24.2 cm (13 13/16 x 9 1/2 in) -
Accession Number
S1986.375 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S1986.375
Object Details
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Calligrapher
Muhammad Husayn -
Description
Detached album folio; Panel of calligraphy; text: Persian in black nasta'liq script; recto: six diagonal lines of verse written on a composition in gold with an ibex and a deer in vegetation, signed by Muhammad Husayn; verso: six lines of verse.Border: The calligraphic panel is set in gold and black rulings and a turquoise inner frame with gold floral scroll and a bright red outer frame stenciled with white flowers. The verso is set in gold and blue rulings with an outer frame of floral scroll on cream-colored paper. -
Origin
Iran -
Credit Line
Purchase — Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler -
Type
Calligraphy -
Restrictions and Rights
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