Calligraphy (verso)
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Calligraphy (verso)

TitleCalligraphy (verso)
Datec. 1640–60 17th century
MediumGum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
ClassificationPainting
OriginIndia, Deccan, 17th century India
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCalligraphy (verso), c. 1640–60. India, Deccan, 17th century. Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper; page: 40.5 x 28.9 cm (15 15/16 x 11 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection, 2013.289.b
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Calligraphy (verso)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1640–60. It is executed in gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper and classified as painting. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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