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Calligraphy by Mir Imad — Mir Emad Hassani

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Written by: Elena GarcíaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 234686
Mir Emad Hassani

Calligraphy by Mir Imad

StatusReference work · Not for sale
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Calligraphy by Mir Imad, c. 1600. A verse by Abu Sayid Abul-Khayr written by Mir Imad al-Hasani on marbled paper surrounded by floral arabesques against gold. Signed: 'Written by the despicable slave, the poor guilty Imad al-Hasani, may God forgive his sins'. Persian, nastaliq script. Royal Collection RCIN 1005068.t recto

Artist / MakerMir Emad Hassani
DateCirca 1600
Culture / OriginMir Emad Hassani
Dimensions1357×2000 px (digital)
DepartmentCalligraphy (Hat)
TypeManuscript painting
About the Artist

BiographyMir Emad Hassani (1554–1615) — Iranian calligrapher (1554–1615).Mir Emad Hassani worked as calligrapher and poet and is associated with Safavid Iran. Their documented life spans the years 1554 to 1615, born in Qazvin, died in Isfahan.Disciplinescalligrapher, poetBorn1554, QazvinDied1615, IsfahanNationalitySafavid IranSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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