Page of Calligraphy, 17th century, Made in Northern India, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 12 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (


Page of Calligraphy, 17th century, Made in Northern India, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 12 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. ( x cm), Codices, This leaf of fine nasta'liq 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 and to India, particularly to the Deccan


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