Calligraphie
Iran, 19th century
Two lines of "nasta'liq" in black ink calligraphy in cloud-shaped cartouches, in reserve on a gilt background animated by arabesques with two-lobed fleurons and multicoloured flowers. Thin margins of gold on a pink background, and wide margins of interlacing gold on a black background.
Page : 31,5 x21 cm
Text: 17 x 8 cm
A Qajar illuminated calligraphic panel, Iran, 19th century
