[Example of Kāra-Lāmah].
کارا لمه
Description
- Language(s)
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Arabic
- Published
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[between 1600 and 1699]
- Note
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It is the practice of kāra-lāmah which is Turkish for 'black writing'. It is a practice sheet where the calligrapher would practice her/his penmanship to perfect it but also to try different nibs of his qalām, or reed pen.
Written on both sides.
Text written in ruled panels, between 4 to 7 lines per page.
Naskh script, inscription of some verses from the Qur'ān.
Calligraphy, title devised by cataloger, black ink.
Manuscript.
- Physical Description
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5 sheets ;
25 x 18 cm
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McGill University
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