Title
Calligraphic découpé panel signed by 'Abd Al-Husayn
Year/Period
AH 1309/1891 CE
Region
Iran (Qajar)
Material
Technique
Dimension
Image size: Image: H:20.5 x W:34.5 cm,
Frame size: Frame: H:37 x W:50.2 x D:1.5 cm
Frame size: Frame: H:37 x W:50.2 x D:1.5 cm
Accession No.
2009-02247
Collection of
This calligraphic panel has two lines of openwork 'nasta’liq' script in a background of floral scrolls with birds. The cream paper découpé (stencilled work) laid down on light red paper, is signed in one corner as ‘Abd al-Husayn and dated ‘309’. This piece is an excellent example of the ingenuity and skilled work of calligraphers who extended their artistry beyond merely the written word on paper.
