Specimen of Calligraphy Written in Nasta'liq Script

early 11th century AH/AD 17th century (Safavid)

24 cm 36.5 cm

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This specimen of calligraphy from Walters manuscript leaf W.687 is signed (mashaqahu) by Hasan Shamlu in the lower left corner of the composition. The salmon-colored border is illuminated with floral and animal motifs.

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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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