Lot 106
  • 106

AN ILLUMINATED CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL IN NASTA`LIQ SCRIPT

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • circa 1700
  • Gold and Gouache on Paper
a single line of nasta`liq script in gold on a ground of scrolling floral motifs in colours and gold

Condition

In good overall condition, some slight rubbing, otherwsie good, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

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A verse from a Persian qasida :

in manzar-e farkhondeh o in kakh-e mushayyad

'This prosperous scene and this high-raised palace'