Persian ms. with colored plates
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Heading: (Persian Illuminated Manuscript)
Author: [Nizami Ganjavi]
Title: [Khosrow and Shirin - manuscript in Arabic script, with 12 miniature paintings]
Place Published: Persia or India
Publisher:
Date Published: c.18th century?
Description:
Author: [Nizami Ganjavi]
Title: [Khosrow and Shirin - manuscript in Arabic script, with 12 miniature paintings]
Place Published: Persia or India
Publisher:
Date Published: c.18th century?
Description:
52 leaves of text + 12 miniature gouache paintings on 8 leaves. 21.5x15.5 cm. (8½x6"), lacquered boards with floral designs on interior and exterior of covers, leather spine.
Striking manuscript of the famous Persian tragic romance by the Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi (1141-1209) , with striking hand-executed plates of noblemen, enchanting maidens (one bathing nude by a river - evidently Queen Shirin herself), her hand-maiden holding up a blanket to protect her from prying eyes), etc. There are a four blank spaces where evidently mounted illustrations have been removed.
Condition
Some wear to spine; moderate soiling within, a few plates with repairs to holes cause by the coloring; overall very good.
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Persian ms. with colored plates
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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