Drawing
late 19th century (made)
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Drawing, in black ink on paper, ornamental calligraphy in the form of a hawk standing on a leafy branch, the bird formed from the words of the basmala.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Drawn and painted in ink on paper |
| Brief description | Drawing, calligraphy in the form of a hawk, in ink on paper, Lahore, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Drawing, in black ink on paper, ornamental calligraphy in the form of a hawk standing on a leafy branch, the bird formed from the words of the basmala. |
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| Content description | Ornamental calligraphy in the form of a hawk, standing on a leafy branch, the bird embodies the Bismillah. |
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| Credit line | Given by Col J. Holbein Hendley, C.I.E., 4 Loudoun Road, St. John's Wood, N.W |
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| Accession number | IM.16-1916 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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