Persian Calligraphy (recto) and Standing Nobleman (verso)

17th century

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Caption

Persian Calligraphy (recto) and Standing Nobleman (verso), 17th century. Ink, color, and gold on paper (recto) and ink on paper (verso), recto: 7 1/8 × 4 1/8 in. (18.1 × 10.5 cm) recto framed: 21 × 16 1/8 in. (53.3 × 41 cm) verso: 7 11/16 × 4 11/16 in. (19.5 × 11.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Alvin E. Friedman-Kien, 2002.119.17a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Persian Calligraphy (recto) and Standing Nobleman (verso)

Date

17th century

Dynasty

Mughal Dynasty

Geography

Place made: India

Medium

Ink, color, and gold on paper (recto) and ink on paper (verso)

Classification

Work on Paper

Dimensions

recto: 7 1/8 × 4 1/8 in. (18.1 × 10.5 cm) recto framed: 21 × 16 1/8 in. (53.3 × 41 cm) verso: 7 11/16 × 4 11/16 in. (19.5 × 11.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Alvin E. Friedman-Kien

Accession Number

2002.119.17a-b

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