Mughal Calligraphy & Ornamentation (Illustration)

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by Victoria & Albert Museum
published on 25 November 2024

Mughal Calligraphy & Ornamentation — Examples of illuminated calligraphy and ornamentation from two Mughal folios. Ink with opaque watercolour and gold on paper. The calligraphy is by Mir 'Ali, 16th century, Iran; borders, (left) about 1610 – 20, (right) c. 1630 – 50, Mughal. Museum nos. IM.134A-1921 & IM.25A-1925. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

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