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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

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1500 - 1600
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British Library
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16th century illuminated manuscripts from the ottoman empire
16th century illuminated manuscripts from the ottoman empire