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Leaf from a Manuscript

Leaf from a Manuscript

Artist
CulturePersian
Daten.d.
MediumInk, red and blue gouache, and brushed gold
Dimensions16 1/4 x 11 5/8 in. (41.2 x 29.6 cm)
Classificationspaintings
Credit LineBurton Emmett Collection
Terms
    Object number58.1.814
    DescriptionPage of calligraphy with gold seal(?) on right side, two gold flowerets in body of calligraphy; verso - all caligraphy with one gold floweret in body.
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    Collections
    • Ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
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