CalligraphyPersian19th century

Calligraphy containing Qur'anic Verses

19th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Ink, color and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Qajar period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

36.83 x 24.77 cm (14 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.)

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