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.