Calligraphy, written by 'Ali al Kabib: Marlay 40-pl.30

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Calligraphy, written by 'Ali al Kabib

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: 'Ali al Kabib

Measurements and weight

Height: 222 mm
Width: 102 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

School or Style

Persian

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Calligraphy : Pen and ink with some bodycolour and gold on paper, laid down

Identification numbers

Accession number: Marlay 40-pl.30
Primary reference Number: 34944
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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