Calligraphy framed by an ornamental border with poppies and pairs of birds, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (verso)
Rectangular artwork with calligraphy and ornate border. The border is tan with a red geometric pattern. The border features colorful flowers and birds. The outer border surrounds a pink section. Inside the pink section is a black and gold border. The center features a yellow background with Arabic calligraphy in black. The calligraphy is arranged in five lines. The artwork is attributed to Shah Jahan. The artwork is framed by a border of poppies and pairs of birds.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 662 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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