AlbumsPersian16th-17th century

Calligraphy Exercise for the Letter "Sad", (recto and verso), folio from an album

16th-17th century

Artists

Sultan Muhammad NurArtist

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Persian

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

20 x 30 cm (7 7/8 x 11 13/16 in.)

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