CalligraphyPersian19th century

Blessing for Imam Husayn, calligraphic composition

1884

Artists

Muhammad QazwiniArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Ink, gold and silver on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

29.8 x 43.7 cm (11 3/4 x 17 3/16 in.)

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