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Set of Four Framed Manuscript Folios from 16th Century Safavid Book

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Set of four detached folios from a Safavid manuscript, Persia, 16th century, with later (Qajar Era) added illustrations. One folio bears a colophon dated 995 AH / 1586 AD. The folios are created in ink and opaque pigments on paper, with Persian text arranged within ruled borders and later miniature-style painted scenes.

The folios depict courtly and architectural scenes, placed on the recto, and the verso showcases text pages with illuminated headings in blue and gilt decoration. Newly framed under museum glass. The pages condition is fare for it's age, with minor imperfections: scuffed and worn edges, losses, staining, paper browning, repairs, repaints, pigment losses, and ink corrosion.

Item Details

Reference: #PA280

Creator

Unknown
Dimensions

H 34 cm x W 26 cm x D 3 cm
Weight

4 kg

Place of origin

Persia
Condition

Very Good
Package

COC Box/Bag

Period / Date

16th Century
Materials & Techniques

Paper - Ink - Opaque Pigments - Gilding - Manuscript - Illumination