Sale 2581
London, South Kensington
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7 October 2011
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A NASTA'LIQ QUATRAIN SIGNED 'ALI AL-KATIB, LATE TIMURID OR SAFAVID IRAN, 1ST HALF 16TH CENTURY Ink on blue paper, the main panel bordered by nasta'liq cartouches, between gold and polychrome rules, with gold floral illuminated margins, mounted, framed and glazed Folio 10 5/8 x 6 3/8in. (26.8 x 16.4cm.)
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