Lot 41
  • 41

An illuminated calligraphy, signed by 'Imad al-Hasani, Persia, Safavid, dated 1014 AH/1605 AD

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • ink on paper
Persian manuscript on buff paper, 6 lines to the page, written in neat nasta'liq script in black ink, 3 panels within the text filled with polychrome vines, chinoiserie cloud bands and split-palmettes, borders comprising panels of small nasta'liq text, outer margins flecked with gold

Condition

In generally good overall condition, minor creasing, as viewed.
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