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Frontispiece transcribed by Shah Mahmud Nishapuri
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Frontispiece from an album (muraqqa) transcribed by Shah Mahmud Nishapuri. Sura al-Fatiha in nastaliq script. Album prepared c. 1560, illumination attributed to Kara Memi. İstanbul Üniversite Kütüphanesi F. 1426 f. 2b-3a
| Artist / Maker | Shah Mahmud Nishapuri |
|---|---|
| Date | circa 1560date QS:P571,+1560-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q572790 |
| Culture / Origin | Kara Memi |
| Dimensions | 2400×1847 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
About the Artist
iranian, ca. 1486–1565 Full biography →
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