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Written by: Seda YılmazResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 30240
Iran, Timurid period (1370-1501)Calligraphy, Persian Verses (verso)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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In Persian albums, pages of calligraphy alternated with paintings. These verses have been written in an elegant nastaliq, a cursive form of the Arabic script.
| Artist / Maker | Iran, Timurid period (1370-1501) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1400s |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, Timurid period (1370-1501) |
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Manuscript |
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