Blessing for Imam Husayn, calligraphic composition
CalligraphyPersian19th century

Blessing for Imam Husayn, calligraphic composition

1884

Artists

Muhammad QazwiniArtist
Classification
Calligraphy
Medium
Ink, gold and silver on paper
Culture
Persian
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

29.8 x 43.7 cm (11 3/4 x 17 3/16 in.)

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