AlbumsIndian17th-18th century

Folio 4 from an Album of Calligraphic Panels

17th-18th century

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink with opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

17th-18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

28.1 x 18.3 x 2.5 cm (11 1/16 x 7 3/16 x 1 in.)

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