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Double page from the “Divan-i Muhibbi” (IÜ Ktp. T.5467)
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Double page from the "Divan-i Muhibbi", sultan Süleyman’s collected poems written under the pseudonym Muhibbi. Calligraphy in nastaliq by Muhammad Sharif, illumination by Kara Memi. Istanbul, 1566. Istanbul University Library T.5467
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Kara Memi (illuminator) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1566date QS:P571,+1566-00-00T00:00:00Z/9 |
| Culture / Origin | Muhibbî Dîvânı |
| Dimensions | 1920×1516 px (digital) |
| Department | illumination-tezhip |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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