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QAJAR IRAN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
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A POETRY ANTHOLOGY
QAJAR IRAN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Probably Sa'di's Kulliyat, including Sa'di's Bustan, Persian manuscript on paper, 309ff. plus two fly-leaves, each folio with 15ll. of thin black shikasteh script arranged in two columns, further text written diagonally within marginal panels, each divided with black-ruled gold frames, some words in red, including numerous finely illuminated headpieces and cartouches, with catchwords, first and final folios with some damage, in black morocco binding with gilt floral decoration
Text panel 6 ½ x 3 5/8in. (16.5 x 9.3cm.); folio 9 5/8 x 5 ¾in. (24.3 x 14.8cm.)
QAJAR IRAN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Probably Sa'di's Kulliyat, including Sa'di's Bustan, Persian manuscript on paper, 309ff. plus two fly-leaves, each folio with 15ll. of thin black shikasteh script arranged in two columns, further text written diagonally within marginal panels, each divided with black-ruled gold frames, some words in red, including numerous finely illuminated headpieces and cartouches, with catchwords, first and final folios with some damage, in black morocco binding with gilt floral decoration
Text panel 6 ½ x 3 5/8in. (16.5 x 9.3cm.); folio 9 5/8 x 5 ¾in. (24.3 x 14.8cm.)
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