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A lion made from calligraphy (6125093040) — thesandiegomuseumofartcollection

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Written by: Samuel FernándezSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 231827
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A lion made from calligraphy (6125093040)

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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Creation Date: ca. 1800 Display Dimensions: 5 29/32 in. x 8 1/16 in. (15 cm x 20.5 cm) Credit Line: Edwin Binney 3rd Collection Accession Number: 1990.577 Collection: The San Diego Museum of Art

Artist / Makerthesandiegomuseumofartcollection
Date2011-09-06 14:30:00
Culture / OriginZoomorphic Arabic calligraphy
Dimensions1080×791 px (digital)
DepartmentCalligraphy (Hat)
TypeManuscript painting
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