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Calligraphy, written by 'Ali al Kabib
Miniaturist: 'Ali al Kabib
Height: 222 mm
Width: 102 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
Support composed of paper
Calligraphy : Pen and ink with some bodycolour and gold on paper, laid down
Accession number: Marlay 40-pl.30
Primary reference Number: 34944
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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