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Paper Cut-Out Calligraphy1742-1743/1155 A.H.

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Vertical print covered in densely layered Arabic calligraphy in cream on peanut-brown paper, with a large circular calligraphic medallion at center

Unknown, Sarmast, Paper Cut-Out Calligraphy, 1742-1743/1155 A.H., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Mathey, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Paper Cut-Out Calligraphy
Place Made
Turkey
Date Made
1742-1743/1155 A.H.
Medium
Paper cut-out, buff paper on yellow paper
Dimensions
13 3/8 x 9 7/16 in. (34 x 24 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Mathey
Accession Number
M.84.224.5
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic