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Panel of nasta'liq Persian calligraphy in decoupe work, with a decoupe border.
Catalogue reference: Add Or 2869
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This record is about the Panel of nasta'liq Persian calligraphy in decoupe work, with a decoupe border. dating from 1550-1600.
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- Add Or 2869
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Title (The name of the record)
- Panel of nasta'liq Persian calligraphy in decoupe work, with a decoupe border.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1550-1600
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Description (What the record is about)
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Panel of decoupé work, with 'nasta'liq' Persian text in central cartouche and in end panels cut out in white paper over a ground coloured blue and gold, with a border of decoupé floral scroll over olive green. Let into a later plain album page. Inscribed on reverse in an 18th century hand: 'A fanciful specimen of Persian cut out in paper.'. Qazwin style: second half of 16th century. 22.5 by 8.5 cm (page 28 by 18 cm).
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- British Library: Asian and African Studies
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- Not Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- Not applicable
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 1 Item
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Unrestricted. Appointment required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Medium: paper; coloured; ink, coloured.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/33df4d0a-80e9-425d-87a4-b12b8208b258/
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This record is held at British Library: Asian and African Studies
Within the fonds: (British Library) Add Or
British Library, Visual Arts, South Asian Paintings - Add Or series
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Panel of nasta'liq Persian calligraphy in decoupe work, with a decoupe border.