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Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 235671
Unknown authorUnknown authorThe Arabic Alphabet. Ottoman Calligraphy (CBL T 490, ff.1b-2a)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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The Arabic Alphabet. Ottoman Calligraphy, 18th century. Chester Beatty Library T 490, ff.1b-2a
| Artist / Maker | Unknown authorUnknown author |
|---|---|
| Date | 18th centurydate QS:P571,+1750-00-00T00:00:00Z/7 |
| Culture / Origin | Calligraphy of the Ottoman Empire |
| Dimensions | 6660×3702 px (digital) |
| Department | Calligraphy (Hat) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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