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Calligraphic Page with Purple Borders18th century

Not on view
Illuminated manuscript panel with Arabic calligraphy in teal ink on a gold-patterned cream ground, surrounded by a wide cobalt blue border

Unknown, Calligraphic Page with Purple Borders, 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Harry and Yvonne Lenart, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Calligraphic Page with Purple Borders
Place Made
India
Date Made
18th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 13 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (33.34 x 24.13 cm); Image: 8 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (22.22 x 14.92 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Harry and Yvonne Lenart
Accession Number
M.85.139.9
Classification
Books
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art