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SAFAVID IRAN, MID 17TH CENTURY
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THE CONSTELLATION VIRGO (AL-ADHRA)
SAFAVID IRAN, MID 17TH CENTURY
From a manuscript of astronomy, pen and wash with gouache and gold on paper, the constellation depicted as a winged woman wearing gold anklets and bracelets, mounted on card with floral margins
Miniature 6¾ x 5 7/8in. (17.4 x 14.6cm.); folio 10 7/8 x 9 5/8in. (27.7 x 24.5cm.)
SAFAVID IRAN, MID 17TH CENTURY
From a manuscript of astronomy, pen and wash with gouache and gold on paper, the constellation depicted as a winged woman wearing gold anklets and bracelets, mounted on card with floral margins
Miniature 6¾ x 5 7/8in. (17.4 x 14.6cm.); folio 10 7/8 x 9 5/8in. (27.7 x 24.5cm.)
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