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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. Very fine calligraphy, in four columns of Persian Nastaliq script on polished paper, sprinkled with gold. Margins ruled in blue, orange, red and gold, with column bars in a floral motif on gold ground. Headings are in white surrounded by flowers on a gold ground. (Ref: Soudaver, Art of the Persian Court).
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Print Maker: Unknown
Condition: Excellent
Medium: Polished Paper
Year: circa 1550
Print Maker: Unknown
Condition: Excellent
Medium: Polished Paper
Year: circa 1550
Out of stock
