Illuminated Manuscript Page

Description:

Illuminated Manuscript Page, India, possibly Mughal period, ink, opaque color, and gold on paper, depicting a ruler, possibly Jahangir, and a woman seated together, surrounded by two columns of Nastaliq calligraphy with calligraphy also on the reverse, framed and glazed, sight size 7 1/4 x 3 1/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Not examined out of frame. Few wormholes, minor water damage lower right corner.


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