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Written by: Daniel TanakaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 258735
BusiriIlluminated Explicit Page with Colophon
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byPublic collection
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This is the final illuminated page in the codex, Walters W.582. The last panel contains the colophon, written in Riqa' script, giving the name of the scribe as Habib Allah ibn Dust Muhammad al-Khwarizmi.
| Artist / Maker | Busiri |
|---|---|
| Date | 11th century AH/AD 17th century-12th century AH/AD 18th cent |
| Culture / Origin | Islamic manuscripts in the Walters Art Museum |
| Dimensions | 1194×1800 px (digital) |
| Department | Illumination (Tezhip) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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