Lot 107
  • 107

A leaf from a manuscript of al-Qazwini’s 'Aja'ib al-Makhluqat, India, Deccan, Bijapur, circa 1570

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • A leaf with two illustrations from an astronomical manuscrip t, Persia or Central Asia, 15th century
  • gouache on paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, 13 and 21 lines to the page, written in black and gold naskh script, heading in larger blue script, 2 illustrations in gold and silver, ruled in colours and gold

Condition

In fair overall condition, consolidated tears and paper repairs, minor holing, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

See catalogue note to previous lot.