Page of Calligraphy, late 16th century, Attributed to India, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Illumination: H. 8 7/16

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Page of Calligraphy, late 16th century, Attributed to India, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Illumination: H. 8 7/16 in. ( cm), Codices, Muhammad Husain al-Katib (Zarrin Qalam), one of the most celebrated calligraphers of Emperor Akbar’s time, signed this folio in the lower triangle. Written in nastaʻliq, which was Akbar’s preferred script, the poetic verses run diagonally across the page with birds marking the beginnings and ends of many couplets

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Size: 3250px × 6401px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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