Manuscript Page with Allegorical Painting

Description:

Manuscript Page with Allegorical Painting, Persia, possibly 15th/16th century, depicting the meeting of Persia and India below eight lines of nastaliq script, framed and glazed to show both sides, sight size 9 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900

Not examined out of frame, old repair, small hole and tear center right of painting, few areas of staining.


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