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Written by: Oscar TanakaEditor · Calligraphy (Hat)
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 55356
India, Deccan, 17th centuryAn African Lyre Player (recto); Calligraphy (verso)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | India, Deccan, 17th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1640–1660 |
| Culture / Origin | India, Deccan, 17th century |
| Medium | Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall single page: 40.5 x 28.9 cm (15 15/16 x 11 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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