16th Century Persian Illuminated Manuscript
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Title: Sixteenth century illuminated manuscript of Persian poetry, probably produced in Samarkand
Author: **
Description: 129 leaves. Text in two columns with headings in gilt or blue; gilt, black and green ruled borders; text in black. 7¾x4¾, later lacquered boards with floral designs on interior and exterior of covers.The opening page commences with an intricately illuminated cartouche and medallion in blue, gilt and other colors. 11 miniatures in text depicting saints or royals surrounded by disciples or courtesans, several showing figures with their heads encircled by a flaming halo. The backgrounds for the illustrations are intricately decorated palace interiors or rural landscapes. The miniatures are exquisitely rendered in soft shades of rose, violet, blue and green with highlights in red, orange, gilt and black.
Heading: (Illuminated Manuscript)Place Published: [Samarkand?]
Publisher:
Date Published: [c. 1576]
Author: **
Description: 129 leaves. Text in two columns with headings in gilt or blue; gilt, black and green ruled borders; text in black. 7¾x4¾, later lacquered boards with floral designs on interior and exterior of covers.The opening page commences with an intricately illuminated cartouche and medallion in blue, gilt and other colors. 11 miniatures in text depicting saints or royals surrounded by disciples or courtesans, several showing figures with their heads encircled by a flaming halo. The backgrounds for the illustrations are intricately decorated palace interiors or rural landscapes. The miniatures are exquisitely rendered in soft shades of rose, violet, blue and green with highlights in red, orange, gilt and black.
Heading: (Illuminated Manuscript)Place Published: [Samarkand?]
Publisher:
Date Published: [c. 1576]
Condition
Covers detached, spine leather with a vertical split; text a bit darkened and soiled with some marginal staining, seals of former owners and other markings to preliminary and final blanks; very good.
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16th Century Persian Illuminated Manuscript
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