first half 17th century (made)
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Panel of calligraphy on paper, with interlinear Mughal illumination of flowers in opaque watercolour on a gold ground, corner decoration in watercolour and opaque water colour; the panel pasted onto a Mughal album page with borders painted with gold flowering plants.
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Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
Brief description | Panel of calligraphy written in ink on paper and illuminated with flowers and animals in opaque water colour on a gold ground; the upper left corner painted with animals on a green ground; borders painted with floral decoration; the calligraphy Iran 16th century, pasted on a page for an imperial Mughal album, first half 17th century |
Physical description | Panel of calligraphy on paper, with interlinear Mughal illumination of flowers in opaque watercolour on a gold ground, corner decoration in watercolour and opaque water colour; the panel pasted onto a Mughal album page with borders painted with gold flowering plants. |
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Content description | Calligraphy panel. |
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Accession number | IM.13A-1925 |
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Record created | July 7, 2010 |
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