Calligraphy Exercise (Siyah Mashq) in Nasta`liq Script
AlbumsPersian19th-20th century

Calligraphy Exercise (Siyah Mashq) in Nasta`liq Script

19th-20th century

Artists

Muhammad SadiqArtist
Classification
Albums
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Persian
Century
19th-20th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

27.6 x 19.6 cm (10 7/8 x 7 11/16 in.)

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