Calligraphy by Mir Ali. c.1500-1720

November 13, 1712

Mirza Firuz Shah

Art and Calligraphy

Shah Alam Bahadur Shah I 1707–1712

Mir Ali Calligraphy - Mughal Library

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DESCRIPTION

Title:

Calligraphy by Mir Ali. c.1500-1720

Dimensions:

42 x 28 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005068.ad

Descriptions:

Calligraphy by Mir Ali, c. 1500. Verse by Kamal al-Din Isfahani written by Mir Ali surrounded by floral illumination. Signed: 'The poor guilty Mir Ali, may his sins be forgiven.'

People involved

Creator(s)

Mir Ali (c. 1500-1550) (calligrapher)

Mughal artist (artist)

Acquirer(s)

George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

Subject(s)

Bahadur Shah (r. 1707-1712)

Physical properties

Measurements 42 x 28 cm

(folio dimensions) 24.0 x 9.9 cm (panel) 32.0 x 21.8 cm (image)

Groupings Category Manuscripts

Object type(s)

printed & manuscript material manuscripts calligraphy visual works paintings

Subject(s)

Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sports Art Paintings Paintings-Indian school Miniatures (paintings, oil/watercolor) Places Asia India

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