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Yusuf wa Zulaikha,
Persian manuscript on gold-sprinkled paper, 12ll. of black nasta'liq in two columns, gold divisions, green and gold margins between black rules, red and blue outer rules, gold outer margin, headings in red, numerous gold, silver and polychrome 19th century illustrations, illuminated opening bifolio, Kashmir, dated AH 1121/1709-10 AD, gold and polychrome floral lacquer binding with central medallion and pendants, doublures painted with a large vase of flowers within floral borders, (light spotting and staining, occasional small damages and repairs) - 20.4 x 13cm.
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Persian manuscript on gold-sprinkled paper, 12ll. of black nasta'liq in two columns, gold divisions, green and gold margins between black rules, red and blue outer rules, gold outer margin, headings in red, numerous gold, silver and polychrome 19th century illustrations, illuminated opening bifolio, Kashmir, dated AH 1121/1709-10 AD, gold and polychrome floral lacquer binding with central medallion and pendants, doublures painted with a large vase of flowers within floral borders, (light spotting and staining, occasional small damages and repairs) - 20.4 x 13cm.
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