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Calligraphy of a Pious Invocation in Rhyme (verso)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Brown and gold calligraphy on aged paper with a border, Arabic script written in black ink, double-lined border around calligraphy, floral design on the border and in background.

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568 × 900 px
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