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Written by: Nil GüneşResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 160045
ItalyIlluminated Manuscript Leaf
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Italy |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1450 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | Manuscript cutting with roman small letter inscriptions in black and dark brown inks, tempera and gold leaf illuminated letters, and decorations in red and lavender inks, on vellum |
| Dimensions | 14.7 × 9.4 cm (5 13/16 × 3 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Prints and Drawings |
| Type | Drawing and Watercolor |
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