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Two illuminated leaves from a manuscript of Persian poetry relating to the Prophet Muhammad Kashmir, 19th Century(2)

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Lot 5
Two illuminated leaves from a manuscript of Persian poetry relating to the Prophet Muhammad
Kashmir, 19th Century
(2)

Sold for £ 1,083 (US$ 1,362) inc. premium

Islamic and Indian Art

30 Mar 2021, 11:00 BST

London, New Bond Street

Two illuminated leaves from a manuscript of Persian poetry relating to the Prophet Muhammad
Kashmir, 19th Century
Persian manuscript on gold-sprinkled paper, each leaf with 21 lines to the page written in nasta'liq script in black ink in four columns, intercolumnar and inner margins with scrolling floral motifs in gold and blue and gold margin rules, headings written in naskhi script in blue on a gold ground within illuminated cartouches, outer borders concealed under mounts
235 x 125 mm. (to inner margin rules)(2)

Footnotes

  • Provenance
    Private UK collection.

    The text has not been identified. It relates to the Prophet Muhammad, his journey from Medina to Mecca, and 'Ali being chosen as his successor. Some of the headings refer to the Prophet ordering his followers to conquer Mecca, Abu Sufyan going from Medina to Mecca, and the Prophet ordering aid to be given to the weak.
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Two illuminated leaves from a manuscript of Persian poetry relating to the Prophet Muhammad Kashmir, 19th Century(2)
Two illuminated leaves from a manuscript of Persian poetry relating to the Prophet Muhammad Kashmir, 19th Century(2)
Two illuminated leaves from a manuscript of Persian poetry relating to the Prophet Muhammad Kashmir, 19th Century(2)
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