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Written by: Daniel TanakaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 222423
Anonymous, by en: Taqi al-Din Muhammad iSextant TakiyüddinRasid TopkapiPalaceMuseum
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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Depiction of the en:sextant used in astronomy and astrology by the Ottoman Observatory in Istanbul and by the office of müneccimbaşı (chief astrologer) in the 16-17th centuries.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, by en: Taqi al-Din Muhammad i |
|---|---|
| Date | second half of the 16th century |
| Culture / Origin | Turkish Illuminated manuscripts in the Topkapi Palace Museum |
| Dimensions | 2309×3774 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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