Two illuminated leaves from different parts of a manuscript of Nizami's Makhzan al-Asrar Bokhara...

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Two illuminated leaves from different parts of a manuscript of Nizami's Makhzan al-Asrar Bokhara, 16th Century Persian manuscript on paper, each folio recto and verso with 11 lines of text written in two columns in fine nasta'liq in black ink on a gold-sprinkled ground, inner margins ruled in colours and gold, one illuminated section heading, outer borders with stylised floral motifs on various coloured grounds, further text within marginal cartouches, framed together each leaf 255 x 133 mm.; frame 53 x 63 cm. Footnotes: Provenance Private UK collection. A. Recto: In the main panel: the end of the 13th section and the beginning of the 14th. In the marginal cartouches: A quatrain of Majd al-Din Hamgar (d. 686/1287). Verso: the continuation of the 14th section. In the marginal cartouches: a quatrain of Jajalal-Din Muhammad al-Balkhi al-Rumi (d. 17 December 1273). B. Recto: in the main panel: the 38th section of the 10th maqala. In the marginal cartouches: a quatrain, poet unidentified. Verso: the continuation of the 38th section of the 10th maqala. In the marginal cartouches: a quatrain of Kamal al-Din Isfahani (d. 21st December 1237). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Two illuminated leaves from different parts of a manuscript of Nizami's Makhzan al-Asrar Bokhara...

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