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 displays very fine calligraphy, in four columns of fine Persian Nastaliq script in bold black ink on creamy polished native paper. Margins are 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.
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Print Maker: Unknown
Condition: Excellent
Medium: Creamy Polished Native Paper
Year: Circa 1680
Print Maker: Unknown
Condition: Excellent
Medium: Creamy Polished Native Paper
Year: Circa 1680
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