AlbumsPersian16th-17th century

Album of Calligraphy

16th-17th century

Classification

Albums

Medium

Calligraphy; ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

30 x 21 cm (11 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)

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