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Written by: Karim GarcíaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 258745
AristotleIlluminated Headpiece
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byPublic collection
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This illuminated headpiece from Walters manuscript W.589 is inscribed with the doxological formula (basmalah) in the rectangular panel.
| Artist / Maker | Aristotle |
|---|---|
| Date | 1581 AD (989 AH) (Ottoman Empire) |
| Culture / Origin | Islamic manuscripts in the Walters Art Museum |
| Dimensions | 1113×1798 px (digital) |
| Department | Illumination (Tezhip) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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