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Papercut calligraphy
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Papercut; four diagonal lines of calligraphy written against a background decorated with delicate flowers, signed by Fakhri. Opaque watercolour on paper. Nastaliq script. Ottoman Empire, Turkey, 16th century. British Museum 1949,1008,0.33
| Artist / Maker | Fahri Bursavi |
|---|---|
| Date | 16th-century |
| Culture / Origin | Nastaliq works |
| Dimensions | 2500×1522 px (digital) |
| Department | Calligraphy (Hat) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
About the Artist
Fahri Bursavi (1600–1610) — The most celebrated Ottoman cut-paper artist.Disciplines: artist.Source: Wikidata (CC0) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Wikimedia Commons, CC0 / Public Domain.
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