Title: Illuminated leaf from an oriental manuscript Author: Place: India (Kashmir) Publisher: Date: 18th c. Description: 18 lines of Arabic script in the Nasta'liq style (predominant style in Persian calligraphy). 1 major illustration, surrounded by text, done in gilt and bright colors. 3 minor triangular decorations of roses on golden background. 15.4x23.7cm (4¾x7½"), framed. From 'the Rose Garden' (Gulistan), a collection of poems and stories, that was finished in 1258, by the famous Persian poet Sa'di. Lot Amendments Condition: Light smearing; very good or better. Not examined out of frame. Item number: 247166
Title: Illuminated leaf from an oriental manuscript Author: Place: India (Kashmir) Publisher: Date: 18th c. Description: 18 lines of Arabic script in the Nasta'liq style (predominant style in Persian calligraphy). 1 major illustration, surrounded by text, done in gilt and bright colors. 3 minor triangular decorations of roses on golden background. 15.4x23.7cm (4¾x7½"), framed. From 'the Rose Garden' (Gulistan), a collection of poems and stories, that was finished in 1258, by the famous Persian poet Sa'di. Lot Amendments Condition: Light smearing; very good or better. Not examined out of frame. Item number: 247166
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