Summary

Object

Calligraphic Composition
Title	Calligraphic Composition label QS:Len,"Calligraphic Composition" label QS:Lar,"عمل فني مركب: تخطيط على ورقة شجر"
Object type	calligraphic work
Description	The text, part of verse 64 from surah Yusuf (XII), reads: 'But God is the best to take care [of him], and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.' The red pigment maybe gouache, minimum ... See full description on web site.
Date	19th century date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Medium	red pigment on horse chestnut leaf
Dimensions	length: 24.5 cm (9.6 in)  dimensions QS:P2043,+24.5U174728
Collection	Khalili Collections    Native name The Khalili Collections Location United Kingdom Coordinates 51° 30′ 39.83″ N, 0° 08′ 25.11″ W   Website www.khalilicollections.org  Authority file : Q63160499 institution QS:P195,Q63160499
Accession number	CAL 0165 (Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art)
Place of creation	Ottoman Empire
References	https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-calligraphic-composition-cal165/ (English)

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Photograph

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