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Album leaf with a Shici invocation, 17th century India (Deccan or Kashmir) Ink, colors, and gold on paper

Album leaf with a Shii invocation, 17th century

This leaf of fine nastaliq calligraphy was conceived as an artistic endeavor, in which the writing is integrated with the ornamental background. The decorative technique of marbleizing paper spread from Iran to Turkey…

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