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Calligraphy in nasta`liq script signed by Mir Muhammad Ali

Calligraphy in nasta`liq script signed by Mir Muhammad Ali

Persian

The central panel of this album folio consists of a quatrain of Persian poetry most likely from the Divan of Naziri Nishapuri written diagonally in nasta`liq script on pale blue paper. The interlinear space is embellished with floral decoration in gold wash, with flecks of gold leaf.

Ink and gold on paper

Safavid period

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