Photo of collection object Calligraphy framed by an ornamental border with poppies and pairs of birds, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (verso) — Calligraphy framed by an ornamental border with poppies and pairs of birds, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (verso), c. 1653. Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alton W. Whitehouse, 1987.153.b. cc0.

Calligraphy framed by an ornamental border with poppies and pairs of birds, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (verso)

c. 1653

Maker Unknown

Indian and Southeast Asian Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Medium: Gum tempera, Ink, Gold on paper
Locations: : Mughal India, : court of Shah Jahan
Period: Court of Shah Jahan
Departments: Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Accession Number: 1987.153.b
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alton W. Whitehouse
Rights Statement: cc0
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