Eli Butuner, (-209, ?) was a merchant in Nishapur.
Eli believed in Judaism.
He was rich, and owned many houses, many goods. Among these possessions, he began an art collection. He was considered a standard citizen of their society, with as much power than most of the people. He was a major cultural actor of the time, and known to have autored masterpieces. He was force of nature, and people saw in their body and beauty the incarnation of a god. He was iron-willed, achieving any goal he set.