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The paper shows signs of age, including foxing and discolouration, which provide a sense of its historical journey. The borders are framed by bands of muted blue-green pigment and thin gold lines, a common decorative practice in Mughal book arts. The script itself remains clear, demonstrating the precision required for imperial commissions during the early seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of Islamic art, this work reflects the synthesis of Persian calligraphic traditions within the Mughal court. The Mir’at al-quds was intended to provide the Emperor with an account of Christian history, illustrating the cross-cultural exchanges occurring in India at the time. The physical condition of the leaf, with its weathered edges and visible ink saturation, offers a direct connection to the scribal practices of the period. This print captures the texture of the original paper and the rhythmic quality of the ink strokes, allowing for a close examination of the calligrapher's technique. It is a document of both religious history and the high standards of courtly book production in the Mughal Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/levha-hadis-i-serif-unknown-ottoman-calligrapher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLevha (Hadis-i Şerîf) - Unknown Ottoman Calligrapher — Unknown Ottoman Calligrapher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/al-fatiha-mir-emad-hassani\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAl-Fatiha - Mir Emad Hassani — Mir Emad Hassani\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abd al-Rahim, the Anbarin-Qalam","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58921260122447,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58921457516879,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58921457549647,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58921457582415,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58921457615183,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58921457647951,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58921457680719,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58921457713487,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58921457746255,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58921457779023,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58921457811791,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58921457844559,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Page-from-the-Mirror-of-Holiness-Mir-at-al-quds-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790693067899.jpg?v=1790693586","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/page-from-the-mirror-of-holiness-mir-at-al-quds-abd-al-rahim-the-anbarin-qalam","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}