Lot 32
  • 32

Illuminated Album Page, Signed by 'Ali, Bukhara, Persia, Dated A.H. 933/A.D. 1526

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Signed by 'Ali
ink, gouache and gold on paper, laid down on stout paper, 3 lines of calligraphy written in fine nasta'liq script in black ink within cloud bands reserved against a ground of scrolling foliate motif in colours and gold, mounted with a blue border bearing a scrolling foliate motif in gold

Condition

In generally good condition, minor staining and foxing, very small loss to lower left corner of central panel, as viewed.
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