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Calligraphy of Lyrical Quatrains (verso)

Cleveland Museum of Art

A framed piece of calligraphy art. The frame has multiple layers with a red outer layer, blue inner layer edged in gold. Inside the frame is an ornate design with a central section containing Arabic calligraphy on a beige background with floral patterns. The calligraphy is written in black. The central section is bordered by a greenish-gray layer with gold dots and a blue and gold patterned layer. The corners of the central section have ornate circular designs on a blue background. The outer border of the frame contains additional Arabic calligraphy on a beige background with blue and gold accents.

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620 × 900 px
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