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A MINIATURE OF A BATTLE SCENE, SAFAVID, PERSIA, 16TH CENTURY
Page from a Khamse of Nizami. Two armies of horsemen are engaged in battle in a golden landscape, under a blue sky covered with clouds. Borders with gold floral decoration. Text in black nastaliq script in clouded cartridges. 17 by 11.5 cm. PROVENANCE Previously in the private collection of Mr Xavier
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A MINIATURE OF A BATTLE SCENE, SAFAVID, PERSIA, 16TH CENTURY
