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Six lines of Persian poetry in nasta’liq appear in the central panel. The borders of this folio are executed with stenciling and marbling, through which figures of seated animals appear against a speckled ground.
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Title: Calligraphic Folio with Persian Verses
Date: 17th century
Geography: Made in India
Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions:
Whole page a:
H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm)
W. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm)
Whole page b:
H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm)
W. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm)
Calligraphy page:
H. 73/4 in. (19.6 cm)
W. 3 1/16 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1996
Accession Number: 1996.98b
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