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Written by: Elena GarcíaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 234652
Az’har Tabrizi / Nizami Ganjavi“The Eavesdropper”, Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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Folio from an illustrated manuscript; Codices
| Artist / Maker | Az’har Tabrizi / Nizami Ganjavi |
|---|---|
| Date | circa 1430date QS:P571,+1430-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q572790 |
| Culture / Origin | Maulana Azhar |
| Dimensions | 2526×3853 px (digital) |
| Department | Calligraphy (Hat) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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