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Written by: Margaux FernándezSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 258691
‘Ali Dede al-Busnawi (died 1007 AH/AD 1598) Mustafá ibn al-Hajj MuhammadColophon
StatusReference work · Not for sale
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This folio from Walters manuscript W.585 contains a colophon written obliquely on the right side of the frame. The colophon contains the name of the scribe and the date of copying.
| Artist / Maker | ‘Ali Dede al-Busnawi (died 1007 AH/AD 1598) Mustafá ibn al-Hajj Muhammad |
|---|---|
| Date | 1670 AD (1081 AH) (Ottoman Empire) |
| Culture / Origin | Islamic manuscripts in the Walters Art Museum |
| Dimensions | 1057×1798 px (digital) |
| Department | Illumination (Tezhip) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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