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Kabir and Two Followers on a Terrace (recto); Calligraphy (verso)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Recto: A drawing of three men on a flat surface outdoors. Two of the men are on a higher platform, sitting cross-legged facing one another; both wear white hats. The man on the left sits with legs tucked under body; the man on the right sits with legs crossed. A tree to their left. The third man on lower platform on right, sitting on the floor with legs tucked under body. Verso: Calligraphy on beige background surrounded by blue border. Border has gold spots. Calligraphy written in black ink. Four decorative squares within border.

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900 × 681 px
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