Levha (calligraphy intended to be framed and hung as decoration)

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Levha (calligraphy intended to be framed and hung as decoration)

Turkey, 1784-1785/A.H. 1199
Paintings
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper mounted on wood
11 1/2 x 26 x 1/2 in. (29.21 x 66.04 x 1.27 cm)
The Edwin Binney, 3rd, Collection of Turkish Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.85.237.94)
Art of the Middle East: Islamic and Contemporary
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Denny, Walter B.  Turkish Treasures from the Collection of Edward Binney, 3rd.  Portland, OR:  Portland Art Museum, 1979.