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Papercut from a Poetry Album — Fahri Bursavi

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Written by: Lucas SatoSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 233794
Fahri Bursavi

Papercut from a Poetry Album

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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Papercut from a Poetry Album signed by Fahri Bursavi. White paper nastaliq script on blue paper. 22.2 x 15.6 cm. Turkey, late 1500s - early 1600s. Rhode Island School of Design Museum 17-500

Artist / MakerFahri Bursavi
Datelate 1500s - early 1600s
Culture / OriginMuraqqa
Dimensions2480×3560 px (digital)
DepartmentCalligraphy (Hat)
TypeManuscript 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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