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The Book of Kings
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This is an original manuscript leaf from an illuminated manuscript of the Shanama or Book of Kings – one of the most famous of all Persian manuscripts.This leaf contains very fine calligraphy, in four columns of fine Persian Nastaliq script in bold black ink on creamy polished native paper. Margins ruled in gray and gold, with double column bars of gold. Headings are written in gold script surrounded by vine forms of gold, blue and sometimes red. (Ref: Soudaver, Art of the Persian Court).
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Print Maker: Unknown
Condition: Very Good
Medium: Creamy Polished Native Paper
Year: Circa 1750
Print Maker: Unknown
Condition: Very Good
Medium: Creamy Polished Native Paper
Year: Circa 1750
Out of stock
