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Folio of shikasta calligraphy

1767–1768 A.D./ 1181 A.H.
Object Place: Iran

Medium/Technique Ink and gold on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 30.8 × 20.6 cm (12 1/8 × 8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.898
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Islamic Art

DescriptionRecto: Shikasta Arabic-script calligraphy featuring Persian verse encased in cloudbands outlined by two frames; inner frame is navy-blue with gold-colored flowers; outer frame is larger gold-colored vines and flowers on beige backing paper.
Verso: paper backing, no inscription.